02288cam a22003013u 4500 22364 UtSlPG 20260610133520.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BJ Abercrombie, John, 1780-1844 The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-21 Produced by Thierry Alberto, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings" by John Abercrombie is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. This work seeks to explore the inherent moral emotions and principles that govern human conduct, arguing for the importance of aligning moral philosophy with revealed religion. Abercrombie aims to present a structured examination of moral feelings related to desires, affections, and the moral responsibilities tied to one’s relationships, particularly with others and with the divine. The opening of the text provides an overview of Abercrombie’s intentions and sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the moral aspects of human nature. He discusses the distinction between intellectual and moral faculties, emphasizing that a well-regulated mind should integrate both to achieve moral excellence. He acknowledges the challenges individuals face due to distractions from external circumstances that may cloud their moral perceptions, thereby underlining the necessity of reflecting on moral concepts to foster a clearer understanding of moral truths. The author highlights that the exploration of moral feelings is not merely an abstract pursuit but one with practical implications for enhancing both mental and moral well-being in relation to oneself and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ethics https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22364 63502 63502