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The Origin of the Knowledge of Right and Wrong

1889

Franz Brentano

The Origin of the Knowledge of Right and Wrong

The Origin of the Knowledge of Right and Wrong

Franz Brentano

1889

Philosophy & Ethics

Translated by Cecil Hague

The Origin of the Knowledge of Right and Wrong, written by Franz Brentano and first published in 1889, is a philosophical lecture that examines the foundations of ethics, law, and natural rights. In this work, Brentano critiques contemporary philosophical views, particularly those of jurist Ihering, and argues for a universally valid moral law grounded in historical and philosophical context. Translated by Cecil Hague, this text is notable for its exploration of moral knowledge and the concept of a 'natural sanction' for law and morality.

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