An Inquiry Into the Original of our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue; in two Treatises. I. Concerning Beauty, Order, Harmony, Design. II. Concerning Moral Good

"An Inquiry Into the Original of Our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue; in Two Treatises" is a philosophical work by the British philosopher Francis Hutcheson, first published in 1725. This seminal text comprises two treatises: the first concerning beauty, order, harmony, and design, and the second concerning moral good. In the first treatise, Hutcheson explores the nature of aesthetic experience, investigating the origins of our perceptions of beauty and the principles that govern our judgments of artistic and natural objects. He discusses concepts such as proportion, symmetry, and the harmony of design, offering insights into the nature of aesthetic pleasure and its relation to human perception. In the second treatise, Hutcheson delves into questions of ethics and moral philosophy, examining the principles of moral goodness and the nature of virtue. He explores topics such as benevolence, justice, and the innate moral sense, arguing for the existence of objective moral principles grounded in human nature. Through careful analysis and rigorous argumentation, Hutcheson's "Inquiry Into the Original of Our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue" remains a foundational text in the fields of aesthetics and ethics, influencing subsequent philosophers and shaping the development of modern moral theory.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 1385455330
• EAN: 9781385455333
• Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
• Binding: Hardcover
• Pub Date: April 23, 2018
• Physical Info: 1.75 cms H x 23.39 cms L x 15.6 cms W (0.59 kgs), 296 pages