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Conscience And Fanaticism: An Essay On Moral Values (1919)

Conscience And Fanaticism: An Essay On Moral Values (1919)

Pitt-Rivers, George

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ISBN10: 1164005286
ISBN13: 9781164005285
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Conscience And Fanaticism: An Essay On Moral Values is a book written by George Pitt-Rivers in the year 1919. The book explores the concepts of conscience and fanaticism and their impact on moral values. Pitt-Rivers argues that conscience is a crucial component of moral behavior and that it is essential for individuals to have a sense of right and wrong. He also discusses how fanaticism can lead to a disregard for moral values and can cause individuals to act in ways that are harmful to themselves and others.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores different aspects of conscience and fanaticism. In the first chapter, Pitt-Rivers defines conscience and discusses its role in moral decision-making. He argues that conscience is not simply a matter of personal opinion or preference, but rather a fundamental aspect of human nature that is essential for moral behavior.In the following chapters, Pitt-Rivers examines various forms of fanaticism, including religious fanaticism, political fanaticism, and ideological fanaticism. He discusses how these forms of fanaticism can lead to a disregard for moral values and can cause individuals to act in ways that are harmful to themselves and others.Throughout the book, Pitt-Rivers provides numerous examples of individuals who have demonstrated either a strong sense of conscience or a dangerous form of fanaticism. He also offers suggestions for how individuals can cultivate a strong sense of conscience and avoid falling into the trap of fanaticism.Overall, Conscience And Fanaticism: An Essay On Moral Values is a thought-provoking book that explores important concepts related to morality and human behavior. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the role of conscience and fanaticism in shaping moral values.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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