Henry Sidgwick Books

Sketches out the history of Greek, of medieval, and of English reflections on the aims and laws of human conduct.

This work offers a faithful reproduction of the 1883 edition, providing insights into the foundational concepts of political economy. It explores the principles that govern economic systems and their impact on society. The text remains a significant reference for understanding economic theories and practices from a historical perspective, making it valuable for both scholars and students interested in the evolution of economic thought.

Focusing on both theoretical and practical dimensions of governance, this work from 1891 delves into the insights of a prominent British political philosopher. It explores the intricacies of political systems and the principles that underpin effective governance, providing a comprehensive analysis that remains relevant in discussions of political theory and practice.

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to protect and promote important literature by providing affordable, high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original text.

This Hackett edition, first published in 1981, is an unabridged and unaltered republication of the seventh (1907) edition as published by Macmillan and Company, Limited.From the forward by John Rawls:In the utilitarian tradition Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900) has an important place. His fundamental work, The Methods of Ethics (first edition 1874, seventh and last edition 1907, here reprinted), is the clearest and most accessible formulation of what we may call 'the classical utilitarian doctorine.' This classical doctrine holds that the ultimate moral end of social and individual action is the greatest net sum of the happiness of all sentient beings. Happinesss is specified (as positive or negative) by the net balance of pleasure over pain, or, as Sidgwick preferred to say, as the net balance of agreeable over disagreeable consciousness. . . .