[PDF] Limitations Of Human Responsib eBook

Author : Francis Wayland
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,19 MB
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781330420072

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Excerpt from The Limitations of Human Responsibility It is a common remark, that, whenever it has been thought necessary to arouse the mind of man to enterprizes of great pith and moment, the appeal has always been made to his moral sentiments. Hence, among the most ancient nations, it was the invariable custom to accompany the declaration of war with religious ceremonies. And if, in later times, this custom has become somewhat less usual, the change itself, in a more remarkable manner, illustrates the tendency of our nature. Wars, at present, are sometimes commenced as in the time of the French Revolution, for the acquisition of national glory, This motive is sufficiently powerful to excite men to action, so long as they may reasonably hope for an easy victory, and an abundance of plunder. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Francis Wayland
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 18,27 MB
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781528564588

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Excerpt from The Limitations of Human Responsibility It is not until the voice of conscience is silenced that he can urge another to a deed of blood. And, in short, every one feels that he must do what his conscience commands, and that he must not do what his conscience forbids, all things else to the contrary notwithstanding: he feels too that the word must, in this case, expresses a form of obligation more distinctly and peculiarly impera tive than in any other of which he can conceive. We do not say that the consciences of men are all equally well informed, or that they decide in all cases with equal accuracy. All we say is, that such is the authority of this impulse, when ever it is distinctly perceived. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Francis 1796-1865 Wayland
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 39,43 MB
Release : 2016-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781373050625

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Author : Francis Wayland
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 42,57 MB
Release : 2024-09-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3368943820

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1838.

Author : Gordon Brown
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 10,73 MB
Release : 2016-04-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1783742216

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The Global Citizenship Commission was convened, under the leadership of former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the auspices of NYU’s Global Institute for Advanced Study, to re-examine the spirit and stirring words of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The result – this volume – offers a 21st-century commentary on the original document, furthering the work of human rights and illuminating the ideal of global citizenship. What does it mean for each of us to be members of a global community? Since 1948, the Declaration has stood as a beacon and a standard for a better world. Yet the work of making its ideals real is far from over. Hideous and systemic human rights abuses continue to be perpetrated at an alarming rate around the world. Too many people, particularly those in power, are hostile to human rights or indifferent to their claims. Meanwhile, our global interdependence deepens. Bringing together world leaders and thinkers in the fields of politics, ethics, and philosophy, the Commission set out to develop a common understanding of the meaning of global citizenship – one that arises from basic human rights and empowers every individual in the world. This landmark report affirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and seeks to renew the 1948 enterprise, and the very ideal of the human family, for our day and generation.