Characteristics V2 : Containing, an Inquiry Concerning Virtue and Merit; The Moralists, a Philosophical Rhapsody (1733) (Paperback)

""Characteristics V2: Containing, An Inquiry Concerning Virtue And Merit; The Moralists, A Philosophical Rhapsody"" is a philosophical work written by Anthony Ashley Cooper, also known as the 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury, in 1733. The book is divided into two parts, the first being an inquiry into the nature of virtue and merit, and the second being a philosophical rhapsody exploring various aspects of morality.In the first part of the book, Cooper explores the concept of virtue and merit and their relationship to human nature. He argues that virtue is inherent in human nature and that it is the foundation of all morality. He also discusses the idea of merit and how it relates to the concept of virtue.In the second part of the book, Cooper presents a series of philosophical essays and dialogues that explore various aspects of morality, including the nature of goodness, the role of reason in moral decision-making, and the relationship between virtue and happiness. He also discusses the importance of moral education and the role of society in promoting moral behavior.Overall, ""Characteristics V2: Containing, An Inquiry Concerning Virtue And Merit; The Moralists, A Philosophical Rhapsody"" is an important work in the history of philosophy, exploring the nature of morality and the role of virtue and merit in human life. It is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be studied and debated by philosophers to this day.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.