Henry Sidgwick

(1838–1900) Philosopher United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Henry Sidgwick was a philosopher from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for The methods of ethics.

Quick Facts About Henry Sidgwick

Born: May 31, 1838
Died: August 28, 1900
Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Profession: Philosopher
Notable works: The methods of ethics
Spouse: Eleanor Mildred Sidgwick

About Henry Sidgwick

Henry Sidgwick was an English utilitarian philosopher and economist and is best known in philosophy for his utilitarian treatise The Methods of Ethics. His work in economics has also had a lasting influence.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Henry Sidgwick

Society is like a schoolmaster who estimates boys according to their conformity to a standard that is easiest for running a school.

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Boys

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I do not see why the axiom of Prudence should not be questioned, when it conflicts with present inclination, on a ground…

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Action

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We think so because all other people think so; Or because-or because-after all, we do think so; Or because we were told…

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Knowledge

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“For we conceive it as the aim of a philosopher, as such, to do somewhat more than define and formulate the common…

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Common sense

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“Truthspeaking is only valuable as a means to the preservation of society: only if it be admitted that it is valuable on…

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Reason shows me that if my happiness is desirable and good, the equal happiness of any other person must be equally desirable.

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Desirable

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One has to kill a few of one’s natural selves to let the rest grow — a very painful slaughter of innocents.

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Grows

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