Thrasymachus or The Future of Morals

by C.E.M. Joad

Thrasymachus or The Future of Morals is a book written by C. E. M. Joad that explores the concept of morality and its future. The book is named after Thrasymachus, a character in Plato's Republic who argues that justice is merely the advantage of the stronger. Joad uses Thrasymachus' argument as a starting point to discuss the changing nature of morality in modern society.Throughout the book, Joad examines various philosophical and ethical theories, including utilitarianism, Kantianism, and virtue ethics, and evaluates their relevance in the modern world. He also considers the impact of scientific progress and technological advancements on our understanding of morality.Joad argues that traditional moral values and beliefs are being challenged by new social and cultural developments, and that a new moral framework is needed to address these changes. He suggests that this new framework should be based on reason and compassion, and should take into account the complexities of modern life.Thrasymachus or The Future of Morals is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about morality and ethics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, and the future of society.1926. British philosopher, author, teacher, and radio personality, Joad wrote a number of popular philosophical works. Morality as the Interest of the Stronger; Herd Morality and the New Tyranny of Thought; The New Liberty of Action; and The Coming Clash. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1925

About the author

Cyril Edwin Mitchinson Joad was an English philosopher and broadcasting personality. He is most famous for his appearance on The Brains Trust, an extremely popular BBC Radio wartime discussion programme. He managed to popularise Philosophy and became a celebrity, before his downfall in the Train Ticket Scandal of 1948.

Reviews

[Ossian's Dream · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick, concise and ruthless, just how I like my philosophy.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick primer on morals as a tool of the 'strong' to suppress the marginalised, marriage, population and birth control.

[Naight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is there a discussion group of persons who've read this?
(or a usenet posting site for ethics)