Man and the State, Social and Political: An Address Delivered Before the Connecticut Alpha of the Phi Beta Kappa (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Man and the State—Social and Political: An Address explores how a nation’s laws, government, and moral ideals shape everyday life, clarity of rights, and citizen duties.
It offers a thoughtful look at the origins and authority of the state, and how obedience and virtue guide social progress.
This edition presents the commonly shared view that the state is an enduring, God-guided framework for human society. It discusses the state’s essential powers—eminent domain, war, punishment, legislation, judgment, and execution—and argues that these powers arise from the State itself, not from written constitutions alone. The address also connects religious insight with civic duty, urging readers to pursue moral renewal through stable institutions and public conscience.- Understand how the state claims ownership of land and defends rights through legitimate force.
- Learn about the relationship between law, government power, and moral responsibility.
- See why obedience to established law is viewed as essential to progress and peace.
- Discover a perspective on how religion and civic life intersect to shape public virtue.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a critical and insightful look at the historical interplay of state, politics, and individuals throughout history. The author asserts that the state is a natural condition of man due to the need for structure and shared rules in a collective society. By examining the relationship between the state and the individual's moral development, the author presents a compelling argument that obedience is a necessary virtue, and that the state serves as the guiding force towards a better civilization. The author uses examples from history to demonstrate that human rights and individual liberties are not absolute and are often subject to the authority of the state and the laws it enforces. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the philosophy of government, political science, and the nature of human society. 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 # 9781330516348_0
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