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Title: The Connexion Between Taste and Morals: Two lectures
Note: Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Connexion Between Taste and Morals: Two lectures by Mark Hopkins" is an academic publication written in the early 19th century. This book presents a thoughtful exploration of the relationship between aesthetic taste and moral character, examining if a cultivated taste in individuals and communities positively influences moral standards. Mark Hopkins, a prominent theologian and educator, posits that there is an intrinsic connection between the appreciation of beauty in nature and art and the development of moral virtues. In the two lectures, Hopkins articulates his argument by dissecting various elements of taste, including its cultivation, its influence on personal happiness, and its potential as a defense against vice. He emphasizes that individuals with refined tastes are more likely to experience innocent enjoyment and, consequently, may be less susceptible to temptation. Moreover, Hopkins draws parallels between the qualities that evoke aesthetic emotions—such as beauty, order, and propriety—and the foundations of moral principles. He discusses how moral actions can evoke similar sentiments of beauty when they harmonize with duty and affection. Overall, the lectures advocate for nurturing a refined taste as a means to foster moral integrity and elevate societal ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hopkins, Mark, 1802-1887
EBook No.: 40845
Published: Sep 23, 2012
Downloads: 42
Language: English
Subject: Ethics
Subject: Aesthetics
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Connexion Between Taste and Morals: Two lectures
Note: Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bill Tozier, David E. Brown and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Connexion Between Taste and Morals: Two lectures by Mark Hopkins" is an academic publication written in the early 19th century. This book presents a thoughtful exploration of the relationship between aesthetic taste and moral character, examining if a cultivated taste in individuals and communities positively influences moral standards. Mark Hopkins, a prominent theologian and educator, posits that there is an intrinsic connection between the appreciation of beauty in nature and art and the development of moral virtues. In the two lectures, Hopkins articulates his argument by dissecting various elements of taste, including its cultivation, its influence on personal happiness, and its potential as a defense against vice. He emphasizes that individuals with refined tastes are more likely to experience innocent enjoyment and, consequently, may be less susceptible to temptation. Moreover, Hopkins draws parallels between the qualities that evoke aesthetic emotions—such as beauty, order, and propriety—and the foundations of moral principles. He discusses how moral actions can evoke similar sentiments of beauty when they harmonize with duty and affection. Overall, the lectures advocate for nurturing a refined taste as a means to foster moral integrity and elevate societal ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hopkins, Mark, 1802-1887
EBook No.: 40845
Published: Sep 23, 2012
Downloads: 42
Language: English
Subject: Ethics
Subject: Aesthetics
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.