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050		4	_aBJ
100	1		_aPerry, Ralph Barton, _d1876-1957
245	1	4	_aThe Moral Economy
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-07-24
508			_aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520			_a"The Moral Economy" by Ralph Barton Perry is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work is a preliminary sketch of a system of ethics that explores the concept of morality through a practical lens, aiming to link ethical theory with everyday reflections on moral issues. The author seeks to establish a framework where morality is seen as a fundamental organization of life, driven by the interplay of interests, and demonstrates its relevance to human existence and societal structures. At the start of the text, Perry presents a foundational perspective on morality, arguing that it is not merely a social construct or dogma but rather a necessary principle for organized life. He posits that morality is rooted in the practical necessities of human interactions and experiences. The opening chapter discusses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding morality, emphasizing the importance of examining life's fundamental interests and how they intersect. Perry cautions against dismissing established moral institutions as obsolete while advocating for a deeper understanding of moral values through the lens of individual and collective interests, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive ethical exploration throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEthics
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22135
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