Principles and Practice of Morality: Or Ethical Principles Discussed and Applied (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore enduring questions of duty, law, and personal integrity in a clear, thoughtful guide. This edition presents foundational ideas about how individuals relate to the state, obey laws, and act with honesty in public life, making complex philosophy accessible to modern readers.
This book surveys the ties between personal conscience, civic obligation, and the structure of government. It explains why citizens owe the state support, why sacrifice may be required in defense, and how laws arise from essential purposes. The discussion is grounded in practical ethics, focusing on everyday choices and their larger impact.
- Understand why taxation, service, and obedience to laws matter for the common good.
- Learn how responsible conduct is connected to civil duty and personal integrity.
- See how legal obligations relate to moral beliefs, and when conscience may guide action.
- Gain a historical perspective on state power, rights, and the balance between liberty and order.
Ideal for readers of ethics, political philosophy, and social history who want a clear, approachable view of how individuals sustain a just society.
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