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The Philosophy of Loyalty

The Philosophy of Loyalty

Royce, Josiah

Hardcover

PhilosophyGeneral Education

ISBN10: 143262007X
ISBN13: 9781432620073
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 26 2004
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.74
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Philosophy of Loyalty is a book written by American philosopher Josiah Royce. The book explores the concept of loyalty and its significance in human relationships, particularly in the context of community and morality. Royce argues that loyalty is a fundamental aspect of human nature and that it plays a crucial role in shaping our identities and values.The book is divided into three parts, each of which delves into a different aspect of loyalty. The first part defines loyalty and examines its relationship with other moral concepts such as duty, obligation, and love. The second part explores the different types of loyalty, including loyalty to family, friends, country, and humanity as a whole. The third part discusses the importance of loyalty in building and sustaining communities, and the role that loyalty plays in creating a sense of belonging and shared purpose.Throughout the book, Royce draws on a wide range of philosophical and literary sources to support his arguments. He also provides numerous examples from history and contemporary society to illustrate the practical implications of his ideas. The Philosophy of Loyalty is a thought-provoking and insightful work that challenges readers to rethink their understanding of loyalty and its place in human relationships.1911. Josiah Royce was born in California where he began his teaching career. From 1882 he taught philosophy at Harvard where William James was an early influence. After the latter's death, Royce became the leading American philosopher of his day, always applying his thought to concrete moral issues and drawing upon an exceptional understanding of music, literature and history. Contents: Nature and Need of Loyalty; Individualism; Loyalty to Loyalty; Conscience; Some American Problems in their Relation to Loyalty; Training for Loyalty; Loyalty, Truth, and Reality; and Loyalty and Religion. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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