This book explores the concept of duty, arguing that it is the assistance owed by each being to every other. The author deems it impossible to understand the parts of a whole without understanding the whole itself, and vice versa. The book's premise is that all things are connected, and that the duty of assistance extends to all beings. The author examines this duty in relation to other sciences, such as philosophy, social sciences, and the study of morality, arguing that all knowledge is necessary for the practice of duty. The book also considers the question of human perfectibility, both within individuals and in the species as a whole, concluding that the extent of an individual's perfectibility is directly proportional to the degree of their dignity as a being. This book provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking examination of the nature of duty and its implications for human existence.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the concept of duty, arguing that it is the assistance owed by each being to every other. The author deems it impossible to understand the parts of a whole without understanding the whole itself, and vice versa. The book's premise is that all things are connected, and that the duty of assistance extends to all beings. The author examines this duty in relation to other sciences, such as philosophy, social sciences, and the study of morality, arguing that all knowledge is necessary for the practice of duty. The book also considers the question of human perfectibility, both within individuals and in the species as a whole, concluding that the extent of an individual's perfectibility is directly proportional to the degree of their dignity as a being. This book provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking examination of the nature of duty and its implications for human existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780266964131_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780266964131
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