An Introduction to the Study of Ethics: Adapted From the German of G. Von; Gizycki, Professor of Philosophy in the University of Berlin (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Excerpt from An Introduction to the Study of Ethics: Adapted From the German of G. Von; Gizycki, Professor of Philosophy in the University of Berlin

In a similar way, upon special examination, I find that rules of duty have this in common they forbid a line of conduct that on the whole is hostile to the public interest, and command such as IS advantageous.

I admit that in many cases I approve of disregarding a general rule; for instance, the one which commands us to respect the property of others; as when I would throw goods overboard to keep a ship from Sinking, or blow up houses to prevent the spread of a fire. But in just these cases I find that the public welfare requires an exception to the general rule.

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