Publisher's Synopsis
A Dialectic of Morals: Towards the Foundations of Political Philosophy is a thought-provoking book written by Mortimer J. Adler. The book explores the concept of morality and its relationship with political philosophy. Adler argues that morality is the foundation of political philosophy and that a dialectical approach is necessary to understand the complex relationship between the two.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the nature of morality and its role in political philosophy. Adler argues that morality is the foundation of political philosophy and that a moral framework is necessary for any political system to function effectively.The second part of the book explores the dialectical approach to understanding morality and political philosophy. Adler argues that a dialectical approach is necessary to understand the complex relationship between the two and that a synthesis of opposing viewpoints is necessary to arrive at a coherent understanding.The final part of the book applies the dialectical approach to three key areas of political philosophy: justice, freedom, and equality. Adler argues that a dialectical approach is necessary to understand these concepts and that a synthesis of opposing viewpoints is necessary to arrive at a coherent understanding.Overall, A Dialectic of Morals: Towards the Foundations of Political Philosophy is a challenging and thought-provoking book that will appeal to anyone interested in the relationship between morality and political philosophy. Adler's dialectical approach is both insightful and illuminating, and his analysis of key concepts in political philosophy is both rigorous and engaging.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.