"Ethics Since 1900"

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This paper discusses the path towards self-realization, tracing the development of moral philosophy in the book, "Ethics since 1900" written by Mary Warnock. The paper explains that Warnock's ideas are divided into six categories-- metaphysical ethics, Moore's moral philosophy, intuitionism, emotive theory, moral psychology and Sartre's existentialism. The paper contends that throughout these categories, Warnock attempts to prove that the moral philosophy of the 20th century has centered on personal development and that this focus has led to more deterministic philosophy.

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"The emergence of the twentieth century gave birth to numerous ideologies and new philosophies that threatened to change the order of human society. Indeed, with the proliferation and influence of the ideology of Karl Marx and the radical and disturbing science of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytical theory, 20th century society has become more receptive to new thinking about human life and reality. One common theme that is apparent among these ideologies and philosophies, however, is that they focus on the vitality of the individual in the midst of a rigidly organized and dominantly capitalist society. There is greater emphasis on the development of the individual more than ever, and this trend has encouraged philosophers and researchers alike to pursue more studies and inquiries about the nature and process that an individual undertake throughout his/her lifetime."

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