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The branches of knowledge especially devoted to the consideration of the mental powers, the duties and the high er interests of man, are comprehended under the general name of the moral sciences. In a restricted signification, moral science rests upon conscious experience, not empiri cal observation. It is conversant with man rather in his individual than in his social capacity. It teaches what he is, to the end that he may know what he can become, in~ stead of prescribing rules to guide him in determining what he shall do. But, in a larger sense, the term embraces certain mixed studies, which treat of men rather than of man; of the social being who is subject to human law, not the isolated agent that is amenable to the judgment of the conscience alone, and pleads before no other tribunal. Among these latter humbler and more uncertain studies, one of the most important and comprehensive in its appli cations is the Science (as it is perhaps too ambitiously call cd,) of History, and I propose to ask your attention to a few remarks upon the general character of existing historical literature, the uses of historical knowledge, and the conditions which the peculiar character of our institutions requires in theamerican historical school.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1330182243
- ISBN 13 9781330182246
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages33
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book argues that the general character of historical literature has placed undue emphasis on recording the actions of governments rather than the experiences of their people. The author calls for a paradigm shift in the way history is written, focusing instead on the conditions and prospects of everyday life. They argue that such a shift would provide crucial insights for statesmen, offering practical guidance for policies that promote the interests of society's majority. The book concludes that by studying history in this way, we gain a deeper appreciation for our inherent rights, the role of government in securing those rights, and the traits that make our system of government unique. 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 # 9781330182246_0
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