Explore how religion shapes justice, morals, and human progress.
This book offers a thoughtful look at how faith informs law, ethics, and the aims of society, through sharp questioning and careful argument. This nonfiction work examines how different religious traditions have defined virtue, restraint, and the pursuit of happiness. It argues that religion can guide behavior and preserve moral meaning even as societies evolve, while also warning against equating religious ideas with simple, worldly outcomes.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book challenges the long-held idea that morality is a compromise between extremes. It argues that virtue and vice should not be seen as opposing forces to be balanced, but as elements that work together towards human progress. Drawing on examples from various ethical domains, the author demonstrates that strengths such as courage and love can never be excessive, and that their strength is determined by the intensity of their opposing counterparts, such as cowardice and hatred. The book also explores the intricate relationship between ethics and religion, arguing that religious motivations can guide actions towards transcendent ends. Ultimately, it maintains that the combination of virtuous qualities and religious beliefs leads to personal growth and societal evolution. It is a thought-provoking and nuanced examination of ethics and morality, offering a fresh perspective on human conduct and the pursuit of a meaningful existence. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330537404_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330537404
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330537404
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 360 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.75 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330537408
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