Sorley's main philosophical interest was the place of moral values in the constitution of the universe. In the book he offers his opinion on what the Ethics of his day appear like and what they should be.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the major ethical debates of the time and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy and theology.
First published in 1918 and originally delivered as the Gifford Lectures in the University of Aberdeen in 1914 and 1915, this book is concerned with the relation between the true foundation of ethics and the true knowledge of God.
This book is a significant contribution to the field of ethics and serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the ethical implications of naturalism.
On the latter method the subject will be approached as it appeared to each philosopher in turn, and the presentation of definite concepts and clear issues will emerge gradually as the story progresses.