The Connexion Between Taste and Morals: Two lectures

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hopkins, Mark, 1802-1887

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

Produced by Bill Tozier, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-09-23