Man for Himself vs Principia ethica: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Ethiek, Morale, Ethics, Philosophy
Man for Himself
"There is no meaning to life except the meaning man gives his life by the unfolding of his powers." —Erich Fromm Are we primarily determined by nature or nurture? What are the best ways that people can live…
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Principia ethica
In questo libro, considerato atto di nascita dell'etica analitica, Moore intende confutare sia il "naturalismo" di Herbert Spencer e John Stuart Mill sia l'etica "metafisica" di Francis Bradley e John McTaggart…
The verdict
- Readers rate Man for Himself highest: Man for Himself 4.2 · Principia ethica 3.8.
- Man for Himself has the widest readership — 3085 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Man for Himself | Principia ethica | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (3085) | 3.8 (1028) |
| Hardcover | 4.5 (2) | — |
Reception
| Man for Himself | Principia ethica | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3085 | 1028 |
| Editions | 55 | 49 |
| Citations | 97 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 7950 | — |
| Reading it now | 492 | — |
| Written reviews | 162 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 14297 | 581 |
| Pages | 263 | 232 |