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The Problem of Duty: A Study of the Philosophy of Conduct (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles F. Dole

 
9780484203265: The Problem of Duty: A Study of the Philosophy of Conduct (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the inner workings of duty and conscience with a thoughtful guide to ethical conduct.

This study probes how we understand right and wrong, the limits of freedom, and the role of conscience in everyday choices. It invites readers to examine their own minds and the forces that shape their actions.

This edition presents a practical inquiry into the central questions of moral science. It blends questions about responsibility, habit, and the meaning of duty with reflections on how culture, tradition, and experience influence our judgments. The book aims to clarify how we decide what is right and how these decisions fit into a larger view of life and character.
  • Clarifies what duty means beyond surface rules and habits.
  • Explores the relationship between conscience, judgment, and free will.
  • Discusses how personal insight and cultural experience shape moral beliefs.
  • Offers a framework for evaluating actions within a larger sense of universal good.
Ideal for readers who want a clear, thoughtful analysis of how we come to understand and practice noble conduct.

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