Rewarding Virtue

Rewarding Virtue

Author: Joseph Walwik

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13:

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In his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin presents a plan for moral perfection: a set of thirteen virtues for individuals to cultivate. These virtues are meant to aid in one's economic and political successes while contributing to the greater social good. Rewarding Virtue questions whether Franklin's premise--that living virtuously benefits the individual as well as the community--can be judged by historical experience. In this book each of Franklin's famous virtues (temperance, order, silence, etc.) are presented in such a way to determine if living by these maxims do result in enhanced wealth or reputation. With a similar utilitarian spirit this book attempts to judge the worthiness of his ideas in the actual human experience. The subjects for this experiment are some of the best-known Americans. Presidents of the United States are assigned a virtue and then thoroughly investigated (i.e. Ulysses S. Grant and temperance, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and tranquility, etc.) By examining the lives of these selected presidents, the reader is challenged to entertain the possibility that these are lessons that could be applied to contemporary life.


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Download or read book Rewarding Virtue written by Joseph Walwik and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin presents a plan for moral perfection: a set of thirteen virtues for individuals to cultivate. These virtues are meant to aid in one's economic and political successes while contributing to the greater social good. Rewarding Virtue questions whether Franklin's premise--that living virtuously benefits the individual as well as the community--can be judged by historical experience. In this book each of Franklin's famous virtues (temperance, order, silence, etc.) are presented in such a way to determine if living by these maxims do result in enhanced wealth or reputation. With a similar utilitarian spirit this book attempts to judge the worthiness of his ideas in the actual human experience. The subjects for this experiment are some of the best-known Americans. Presidents of the United States are assigned a virtue and then thoroughly investigated (i.e. Ulysses S. Grant and temperance, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and tranquility, etc.) By examining the lives of these selected presidents, the reader is challenged to entertain the possibility that these are lessons that could be applied to contemporary life.


Benjamin Franklin, Natural Right, and the Art of Virtue

Benjamin Franklin, Natural Right, and the Art of Virtue

Author: Kevin Slack

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1580465633

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A thorough examination of Benjamin Franklin's works on philosophy and politics, arguing that Franklin was a philosopher of natural right


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Download or read book Benjamin Franklin, Natural Right, and the Art of Virtue written by Kevin Slack and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2017 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough examination of Benjamin Franklin's works on philosophy and politics, arguing that Franklin was a philosopher of natural right


Virtue's Reward

Virtue's Reward

Author: Jean R. Ewing

Publisher: Belgrave House

Published: 2015-03-31

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1610848926

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Left penniless, Helena Trethaerin dreads marrying her odious cousin, until a handsome stranger rides into her garden to demand she wed him, instead. It’s easy to fall in love with Captain Richard Acton, but when unknown enemies threaten his life, Helena’s captivating new husband fears she conspires to betray him. Now she faces adventure and danger, simply because she loves. Regency Romance by Julia Ross writing as Jean R. Ewing; originally published by Zebra


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Download or read book Virtue's Reward written by Jean R. Ewing and published by Belgrave House. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Left penniless, Helena Trethaerin dreads marrying her odious cousin, until a handsome stranger rides into her garden to demand she wed him, instead. It’s easy to fall in love with Captain Richard Acton, but when unknown enemies threaten his life, Helena’s captivating new husband fears she conspires to betray him. Now she faces adventure and danger, simply because she loves. Regency Romance by Julia Ross writing as Jean R. Ewing; originally published by Zebra


Pamela, Or, Virtue Rewarded

Pamela, Or, Virtue Rewarded

Author: Samuel Richardson

Publisher:

Published: 1786

Total Pages: 678

ISBN-13:

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Intelligent Virtue

Intelligent Virtue

Author: Julia Annas

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2011-04-28

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 0199228787

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Julia Annas offers a new account of virtue and happiness as central ethical ideas. She argues that exercising a virtue involves practical reasoning of the kind we find in someone exercising an everyday practical skill, such as farming, building, or playing the piano. This helps us to see virtue as part of an agent's happiness or flourishing.


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Download or read book Intelligent Virtue written by Julia Annas and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julia Annas offers a new account of virtue and happiness as central ethical ideas. She argues that exercising a virtue involves practical reasoning of the kind we find in someone exercising an everyday practical skill, such as farming, building, or playing the piano. This helps us to see virtue as part of an agent's happiness or flourishing.


The Daily Stoic Journal

The Daily Stoic Journal

Author: Ryan Holiday

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-11-14

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0525534393

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A beautiful daily journal to lead your journey in the art of living--and an instant WSJ bestseller! For more than two thousand years, Stoic philosophy has been the secret operating system of wise leaders, artists, athletes, brilliant thinkers, and ordinary citizens. With the acclaimed, bestselling books The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy and The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman have helped to bring the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to hundreds of thousands of new readers all over the world. Now Holiday and Hanselman are back with The Daily Stoic Journal, a beautifully designed hardcover journal that features space for morning and evening notes, along with advice for integrating this ancient philosophy into our 21st century lives. Each week readers will discover a specific powerful Stoic practice, explained and presented with related quotations to inspire deeper reflection and application, and each day they will answer a powerful question to help gauge their progress. Created with a durable, Smyth-sewn binding and featuring a helpful introduction explaining the various Stoic tools of self-management, as well as resources for further reading, this is a lasting companion volume for people who already love The Daily Stoic and its popular daily emails and social media accounts. It can also be used as a stand-alone journal, even if you haven’t read the previous books. For anyone seeking inner peace, clarity, and effectiveness in our crazy world, this book will help them immensely for the next year—and for the rest of their lives.


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Download or read book The Daily Stoic Journal written by Ryan Holiday and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful daily journal to lead your journey in the art of living--and an instant WSJ bestseller! For more than two thousand years, Stoic philosophy has been the secret operating system of wise leaders, artists, athletes, brilliant thinkers, and ordinary citizens. With the acclaimed, bestselling books The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy and The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman have helped to bring the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to hundreds of thousands of new readers all over the world. Now Holiday and Hanselman are back with The Daily Stoic Journal, a beautifully designed hardcover journal that features space for morning and evening notes, along with advice for integrating this ancient philosophy into our 21st century lives. Each week readers will discover a specific powerful Stoic practice, explained and presented with related quotations to inspire deeper reflection and application, and each day they will answer a powerful question to help gauge their progress. Created with a durable, Smyth-sewn binding and featuring a helpful introduction explaining the various Stoic tools of self-management, as well as resources for further reading, this is a lasting companion volume for people who already love The Daily Stoic and its popular daily emails and social media accounts. It can also be used as a stand-alone journal, even if you haven’t read the previous books. For anyone seeking inner peace, clarity, and effectiveness in our crazy world, this book will help them immensely for the next year—and for the rest of their lives.


Pamela, Or Virtue Rewarded

Pamela, Or Virtue Rewarded

Author: Richardson

Publisher:

Published: 1740

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Pamela, Or Virtue Rewarded written by Richardson and published by . This book was released on 1740 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Pamela: or, Virtue rewarded [by S. Richardson]. [Another]

Pamela: or, Virtue rewarded [by S. Richardson]. [Another]

Author: Samuel Richardson

Publisher:

Published: 1785

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Pamela: or, Virtue rewarded [by S. Richardson]. [Another] written by Samuel Richardson and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


A Prospect of a Future Reward Not Inconsistent with Virtue's Being Disinterested

A Prospect of a Future Reward Not Inconsistent with Virtue's Being Disinterested

Author: Andrew Wood

Publisher:

Published: 1755

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13:

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Works

Works

Author: Joseph Butler

Publisher:

Published: 1900

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Works written by Joseph Butler and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: