Principia Ethica · Character
Jean-Marie Guyau
French philosopher whose hedonistic views are briefly examined.
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Also known as Guyau, par M. Guyau
First appearance: iii hedonism
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Referenced for 'Esquisse d’une Morale sans Obligation ni Sanction'.
Jean-Marie Guyau first appears in 0007 iii hedonism.
With Herbert Spencer (friendship): Spencer and Guyau are discussed as fellow evolutionary ethicists whose views on the expansion of life and morality are compared and contrasted.
In Endnotes: Referenced for 'Esquisse d’une Morale sans Obligation ni Sanction'.
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