The Meaning of Good, A Dialogue
9781465559142
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Library of Alexandria
Overview
After a brief introduction, the discussion starts with a consideration of the diversity of men’s ideas about Good, a diversity which suggests primâ facie a scepticism as to the truth of any of these ideas. The sceptical position is stated; and, in answer, an attempt is made to show that the position is one which is not really accepted by thinking men. For such men, it is maintained, regulate their lives by their ideas about Good, and thus by implication admit their belief in these ideas. This is admitted; but the further objection is made, that for the regulation of life it is only necessary for a man to admit a Good for himself, without admitting also a General Good or Good of all. It is suggested, in reply, that the conduct of thinking men commonly does imply a belief in a General Good
