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Rudimentary Ethics (Classic Reprint): A Text-Book for High Schools and Academies: A Text-Book for High Schools and Academies (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George McKendree Steele

 
9781334941528: Rudimentary Ethics (Classic Reprint): A Text-Book for High Schools and Academies: A Text-Book for High Schools and Academies (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the foundations of right and wrong and how they shape daily choices. This practical guide surveys why we think, feel, and act the way we do, and how those forces link to virtue, duty, and the rules that govern society.



Framed as a clear, structured introduction, the book moves from the nature of the will and freedom to the basis of ethics, then into duties to self and to others. It blends discussion of internal motives with concrete questions about life, liberty, property, and justice, offering accessible explanations and everyday applications.




  • See how habit, conscience, and self-interest influence decisions and character.

  • Explore duties to body, mind, and will, and how they support a meaningful life.

  • Understand justice, rights, and obligations within families, communities, and society.

  • Examine practical topics like life, liberty, and property with clear examples.



Ideal for readers of introductory ethics, philosophy, and personal development who want a grounded, readable overview.

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