Morality as a Religion: An Exposition of Some First Principles (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. R. Washington Sullivan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483380903 ISBN 13: 9780483380905

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Morality as a Religion explores a radical idea: the divine lives within each person.

This edition examines how inner conscience and personal growth redefine ethics, spirituality, and the meaning of life.

From ancient mystics to Emerson, the text traces a thread that argues moral progress comes from within, not from external rites or fixed dogmas. It challenges common notions of death, heaven, and the afterlife, offering a human-centered vision of faith and virtue.

• Clear case for seeing the self as a source of spiritual authority rather than an intermediary
• Connections between philosophy, religion, and personal ethics across centuries
• Discussion of how inner experience shapes moral growth and purpose
• Historical perspectives on thinkers who influenced this view, from Eckhart to Emerson

Ideal for readers curious about alternative religious interpretations and the foundations of personal morality.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483380903
• ISBN 13: 9780483380905
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 306