The Origin of the Knowledge of Right and Wrong (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover how Brentano grounds ethics in a natural, universally recognizable foundation. This non fiction work presents a historical and philosophical look at what makes actions right or wrong, aiming to clarify the basis for ethical law and morality.

This edition collects a lecture first delivered in 1889 and translated into English to bring its arguments to a broader audience. It explores how history and philosophy inform jurisprudence, examines the idea of a natural sanction for law, and contrasts different views on what determines the good. The text also situates its discussion within Brentano’s broader project of descriptive psychology and ethical theory, offering readers a rigorous, idea-driven pathway through complex questions about right, wrong, and moral motivation.

• Defines the concept of a natural sanction and how it relates to ethical rules


• Contrasts objective versus subjective approaches to the good and the right


• Outlines Brentano’s critique of purely feeling-based theories of ethics


• Frames ethics within a historical and philosophical context, with philosophical notes and references

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