Ethics, Descriptive And Explanatory

Ethics, Descriptive and Explanatory is a philosophical book written by Sidney E. Mezes. The book explores the nature of ethics and morality, and the ways in which they are understood and studied. Mezes argues that ethics can be approached from both a descriptive and an explanatory perspective, and that both approaches are necessary for a full understanding of the subject. In the first part of the book, Mezes examines the descriptive approach to ethics, which involves the study of moral beliefs and practices in different cultures and societies. He discusses the role of moral intuition and reason in shaping these beliefs, and explores the ways in which ethical norms are transmitted and maintained over time. Mezes also considers the limitations of descriptive ethics, and argues that it cannot provide a complete account of moral truth.In the second part of the book, Mezes turns to the explanatory approach to ethics, which seeks to uncover the underlying principles and causes of moral behavior. He discusses various ethical theories, including consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics, and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses. Mezes also considers the role of psychology and neuroscience in explaining moral decision-making, and explores the implications of these findings for ethical theory.Overall, Ethics, Descriptive and Explanatory is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the nature of ethics and morality. Mezes presents a nuanced and balanced view of the subject, and provides readers with a range of perspectives and approaches to consider. The book is accessible to both students and scholars of philosophy, and will be of interest to anyone interested in the study of ethics.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.