Paley’s Moral Philosophy

Paley’s Moral Philosophy: With Annotations is a book written by William Paley, and originally published in 1859. The book is a detailed exploration of Paley’s moral philosophy, which he developed during the 18th century. The work is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of morality, such as the nature of virtue, the principles of duty, and the relationship between morality and religion. Throughout the book, Paley argues that morality is based on the principle of utility, which holds that actions should be judged based on the amount of happiness or pleasure they produce. He also emphasizes the importance of reason and rationality in moral decision-making, and argues that moral principles should be consistent and impartial. The annotations included in this edition of the book provide additional context and explanation for Paley’s ideas, as well as commentary on their relevance to contemporary ethical debates. Overall, Paley’s Moral Philosophy is a thought-provoking and influential work that continues to be studied and debated by philosophers and ethicists today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.