02337cam a22003133u 4500 43405 UtSlPG 20260610134009.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BJ Eucken, Rudolf, 1846-1926 Ethics and Modern Thought: A Theory of Their Relations Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-08-06 Produced by Greg Bergquist, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Ethics and Modern Thought: A Theory of Their Relations" by Rudolf Eucken is a scholarly work that elaborates on ethical philosophy, likely written in the early 20th century. The text focuses on the complexities and challenges of modern morality, questioning the foundations of ethical behavior in a rapidly evolving world impacted by science, religion, and individualism. Eucken seeks to reconcile the various currents of morality that seem to conflict with one another in contemporary society. The opening of the work sets the stage for an exploration of modern ethical dilemmas, noting how past notions of morality, which once provided a solid foundation, now face significant challenges. Eucken discusses the disintegration of confidence in traditional moral values, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of humanity's spiritual nature to develop a cohesive ethical framework. He highlights the various influences—religious, rational, social, and work ethics—and their implications for contemporary moral thought, suggesting that a renewed connection to a higher spiritual life might be essential for addressing the ethical fragmentation experienced in modern society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ethics Seydewitz, Margaret von https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43405 84244 84244