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T. H. Green

Idealist philosopher whose metaphysical ethics are critiqued.

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First appearance: IV: Metaphysical Ethics

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Mentioned as a metaphysical writer whose Prolegomena to Ethics is criticized for making no contribution to ethical solutions.
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See T. H. Green in IV: Metaphysical Ethics
See T. H. Green in IV: Metaphysical Ethics