Ralph Cudworth Books

The main objective of Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy is to expand the range, variety, and quality of texts in the history of philosophy which are available in English. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Introduction; Chronology; Further reading; A note on the text; 1. A treatise concerning eternal and immutable morality; 2. A treatise of freewill; Glossary; Index.

Cudworth's magisterial work is a sweeping philosophical and religious treatise, tackling some of the biggest questions in the history of thought. He examines the nature of the universe, the concept of God, and the foundations of morality, weaving together insights from ancient philosophy, Christian theology, and contemporary science. This volume is a monument to the intellectual ambition and erudition of one of Britain's greatest philosophers.

A seminal work of 17th-century philosophy, Cudworth's 'Universe' explores the nature of existence, the relationship between mind and matter, and the limits of human knowledge. This long out-of-print classic is now available in a new edition, complete with extensive annotations and a critical introduction.

This seminal work of European philosophy offers readers a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the nature of the universe, the role of human beings within it, and the ethical principles that govern human conduct. Drawing on a wide range of classical and contemporary sources, it remains a cornerstone of modern philosophical thought.

This classic treatise on the nature of free will and human agency has been an influential philosophical work for centuries. Cudworth and Allen explore the complex relationship between determinism and moral responsibility, providing a rigorous and thoughtful examination of one of the most contested issues in philosophy.