A Supplement to the Second Edition of the Methods of Ethics: Containing All the Important Additions and Alterations

by Henry Sidgwick

""A Supplement to the Second Edition of the Methods of Ethics"" is a book written by Henry Sidgwick and published in 1884. It contains all the important additions and alterations made to the second edition of his earlier work, ""The Methods of Ethics"". This supplement serves as an update to the original text, providing readers with new insights and perspectives on ethical philosophy. Sidgwick was a prominent philosopher of his time and his works continue to be studied and debated by scholars today. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ethical philosophy and the evolution of Sidgwick's ideas.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.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published June 2, 2008

About the author

Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900) was an English utilitarian philosopher and economist. He was the Knightbridge Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Cambridge from 1883 until his death, and is best known in philosophy for his utilitarian treatise The Methods of Ethics. He was one of the founders and first president of the Society for Psychical Research and a member of the Metaphysical Society and promoted the higher education of women. His work in economics has also had a lasting influence.