A Study in Ethical Theory (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how language itself shapes responsibility, freedom, and virtue.

In this thoughtful examination, ethical speech is not just a mirror of action. It is an active force that helps define who we are and how we live. The work argues that responsibility is as much a practice of saying as of doing, and that our words can become part of who we become. It compares rival views on autonomy, moral language, and the role of praise and blame in forming character.

This edition clarifies how performative language works in ethics, and why the way we speak about right and wrong matters for personal and social life. It invites readers to consider how language helps or hinders the pursuit of the good life, both individually and collectively.

• Learn how ethical terms like ought, good, and responsibility function beyond simple statements of fact
• See why blaming or praised words can shape character and life choices
• Discover the tension between private meanings and public duties in moral discourse
• Understand how language underpins concepts of freedom, virtue, and responsibility

Ideal for readers who want a clear, accessible approach to how speech influences moral action and everyday ethics.

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