Books in the Ethics Series series

"Ethics" is Nicolai Hartmann's magnum opus on moral philosophy. "Moral Phenomena" is concerned with the nature and structure of ethical phenomena. "Moral Values" describes all values as forming a complex and imperfectly known system. "Moral Freedom" deals with the individual's freedom of the will.

Specifically describing fundamental moral values - such as goodness, nobility and vitality - and special moral values - such as justice, wisdom, courage, self-control, trustworthiness, and modesty - this work takes theoretical philosophy and brings it very much into the realm of the practical.

The first part of the author's treatise "Ethics" looks at the structure of ethical phenomena and criticises utilitanarism, Kantianism, and relativism as misleading approaches. The essence of moral values, including their absoluteness and ideal being, and the essence of "ought" are discussed.