The Foundations of Morality

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Summary: The Progress of Ethics must start here.
Review: I've only read this book once so far. I must read it again, more intensely to be certain I am on the right track.
I am a poor man determined to find the path to true, long-run happiness and I think this man has found it. He did the rags-to-riches thing himself and I'm sure that only such a man can lead the way for the rest of us. It rings true to me because it doesn't require the aid of un-named others. The key is to examine his path for yourself. You won't regret it.

Rating:
Summary: The Progress of Ethics must start here.
Review: I've only read this book once so far. I must read it again, more intensely to be certain I am on the right track.
I am a poor man determined to find the path to true, long-run happiness and I think this man has found it. He did the rags-to-riches thing himself and I'm sure that only such a man can lead the way for the rest of us. It rings true to me because it doesn't require the aid of un-named others. The key is to examine his path for yourself. You won't regret it.

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Summary: Insightful and Delightful Exploration of Ethics
Review: Philosophers often debate the merits of utilitarianism versus rights-based theories. Hazlitt brilliantly shows that, in fact, utilitarianism is compatible with rights-based theorizing. Hazlitt's conclusion is that ethical actions are those that promote social cooperation -- and that human beings are naturally predisposed to cooperate with each other. The most potent force working against such cooperation is the state. Hazlitt's prose is smooth, clear, and compelling. I think that no better book on ethics has ever been written.

Rating:
Summary: Insightful and Delightful Exploration of Ethics
Review: Philosophers often debate the merits of utilitarianism versus rights-based theories. Hazlitt brilliantly shows that, in fact, utilitarianism is compatible with rights-based theorizing. Hazlitt's conclusion is that ethical actions are those that promote social cooperation -- and that human beings are naturally predisposed to cooperate with each other. The most potent force working against such cooperation is the state. Hazlitt's prose is smooth, clear, and compelling. I think that no better book on ethics has ever been written.