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This two volume treatise by the classic liberal political theorist and philosopher Herbert Spencer has been considered by many to be his most influential work. The full compilation of its parts lasted almost a half century from the early 1840's to its publication in 1898. In this treatise, Spencer attempts to provide a basis for ethics built on principles of evolutionary biology. A wide array of topics are covered and explored involving conduct and the induction of ethics as well as justice, rights, and beneficence. This work is a crucial philosophical contribution to these and other subjects related to ethical conduct.
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General Preface
Preface to Vol. I
Preface to Part I: When First Issued Seperately
Part I: The Data of Ethics
Chapter I: Conduct In General
Chapter II: The Evolution of Conduct
Chapter III: Good And Bad Conduct
Chapter IV: Ways of Judging Conduct
Chapter V: The Physical View
Chapter VI: The Biological View
Chapter VII: The Psychological View
Chapter VIII: The Sociological View
Chapter IX: Criticisms And Explanations
Chapter X: The Relativity of Pains And Pleasures
Chapter XI: Egoism Versus Altruism
Chapter XII: Altruism Versus Egoism
Chapter XIII: Trial And Compromise
Chapter XIV: Conciliation
Chapter XV: Absolute And Relative Ethics
Chapter XVI: The Scope of Ethics
Appendix To Part I: The Conciliation
Part II: The Inductions of Ethics
Chapter I: The Confusion of Ethical Thought
Chapter II: What Ideas And Sentiments Are Ethical?
Chapter III: Aggression
Chapter IV: Robbery
Chapter V: Revenge
Chapter VI: Justice
Chapter VII: Generosity
Chapter VIII: Humanity
Chapter IX: Veracity
Chapter X: Obedience
Chapter XI: Industry
Chapter XII: Temperance
Chapter XIII: Chastity
Chapter XIV: Summary of Inductions
Part III: The Ethics of Individual Life
Chapter I: Introductory
Chapter II: Activity
Chapter III: Rest
Chapter IV: Nutrition
Chapter V: Stimulation
Chapter VI: Culture
Chapter VII: Amusements
Chapter VIII: Marriage
Chapter IX: Parenthood
Chapter X: General Conclusions
References
References to Vol. I
Titles of Works
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Preface To Vol. II
Preface to Part IV: When First Issued Seperately
Part IV: Justice
Chapter I: Animal-Ethics
Chapter II: Sub-Human Justice
Chapter III: Human Justice
Chapter IV: The Sentiment of Justice
Chapter V: The Idea of Justice
Chapter VI: The Formula of Justice
Chapter VII: The Authority of This Formula
Chapter VIII: Its Corollaries
Chapter IX: The Right To Physical Integrity
Chapter X: The Rights To Free Motion And Locomotion
Chapter XI: The Rights To The Uses Of Natural Media
Chapter XII: The Right of Property
Chapter XIII: The Right of Incorporeal Property
Chapter XIV: The Rights of Gift And Bequest
Chapter XV: The Rights of Free Exchange And Free Contract
Chapter XVI: The Right To Free Industry
Chapter XVII: The Rights of Free Belief And Worship
Chapter XVIII: The Rights of Free Speech And Publication
Chapter XIX: A Retrospect With An Addition
Chapter XX: The Rights of Women
Chapter XXI: The Rights of Children
Chapter XXII: Political Rights—So-Called
Chapter XXIII: The Nature of The State
Chapter XXIV: The Constitution of The State
Chapter XXV: The Duties of The State
Chapter XXVI: The Limits of State-Duties
Chapter XXVII: The Limits of State-Duties Continued
Chapter XXVIII: The Limits of State-Duties Continued
Chapter XXIX: The Limits of State-Duties Concluded
Part V: Negative Beneficence
Chapter I: Kinds of Altruism
Chapter II: Restraints On Free Competition
Chapter III: Restraints On Free Contract
Chapter IV: Restraints On Undeserved Payments
Chapter V: Restraints On Displays of Ability
Chapter VI: Restraints On Blame
Chapter VII: Restraints On Praise
Chapter VIII: The Ultimate Sanctions
Part VI: Positive Beneficence
Chapter I: Marital Beneficence
Chapter II: Parental Beneficence
Chapter III: Filial Beneficence
Chapter IV: Aiding The Sick And The Injured
Chapter V: Succour To The Ill-Used And The Endangered
Chapter VI: Pecuniary Aid To Relatives And Friends
Chapter VII: Relief of The Poor
Chapter VIII: Social Beneficence
Chapter IX: Political Beneficence
Chapter X: Beneficence At Large
Appendices
Appendix A: The Kantian Idea of Rights
Appendix B: The Land-Question
Appendix C: The Moral Motive
Appendix D: Conscience In Animals
Appendix E: Replies To Criticisms
References
Titles of Works Referred To
Subject Index
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