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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - isahistor ical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the philosophical ideas, dialogues, and contributions of Denis Diderot and his contemporaries during the Enlightenment period. Thebookcoversvarious topics such asmorality,romance,andart,presentingDiderot'sreflectionson the societal norms of his time and the impact of his works. The opening of the text introduces the initialchapter, whichdiscusses'OtherDialogues'by Diderot,beginningwith'TheConversationsofaFatherwithhisChildren.' This dialogue explores moral dilemmas involving inheritance and justice, as Diderot's father contemplates the ethical implications of a discovered will. The conversation then shifts to other moral questions, such as the respon sibilities of a physician, leading to a broader discussion about the nature of conscience and societal laws. Through this engaging dialogue, Morley high lights Diderot's capacity to blend philosophical inquiry with the personal, revealing both the complexity and the humanity of his thoughts we may now pass to performances that are nearer to the accepted surface of things. A short but charming example of Diderot's taste for putting questions of morals in an interesting way, is found in the Conversation of a Father with his Children (published in 1773). This little dialogue is perfect in the simple realism of its form. Its subject is the peril of setting one's own judgment of some special set of circumstances above the law of the land. Diderot's venerable and well-loved father is sitting in his arm-chair before the fire. He begins the discussion by telling his two sons and his daughter, who are tending him with pious care, how very near he had once been to destroying their inheritance. An old priest had died leaving a considerable fortune. Therewasbelievedtobenowill,andthenextofkinwereanumber of poor people whom the inheritance would have rescued from indigence for the rest of their days. They appointed the elder Diderot to guard their interests and divide the property. Hefindsatthebottomofadisusedboxof ancient letters, receipts, and other waste-paper, a will made long years ago, andbequeathing all the fortune to a very rich bookseller in Paris.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - is a theological work writ ten in the early 19th century. This treatise examines the historical and rational foundations of Christianity, arguing for its credibility through an analysis of the life and sufferings of its early followers, as well as the mirac ulous events attributed to its founder, Jesus Christ. The work seeks to es tablish that the accounts of these early witnesses are not only genuine but are also supported by a wealth of historical evidence. The opening of the book presents an acknowledgment of the author's gratitude to the Honor ableJamesYorkforasignificantopportunityinacademia. Paleysetsthestage for his arguments by discussing the necessity for a divine revelation and how it would naturally be accompanied bymiraculousevents. Heintroducesthe idea that even though miracles may seem improbable, they are not without their credibility when tied to the revelation of a deity. Paley emphasizes the sacrifices made by the original witnesses of Christianity, proposing that the nature of their trials and the integrity of their testimony provide substan tial grounding for the faith's authenticity. This introduction lays a strong foundation for the subsequent exploration of evidence in favor of Christian belief throughout the text I know not a more rash or unphilosophical conduct of the understanding, than to reject the substance of a story by reason of some diversity in the circumstances with which it is related. The usual character of human testi mony issubstantialtruthundercircumstantialvariety. Thisiswhatthedaily experience of courts of justiceteaches. Whenaccountsofatransactioncome from the mouths of different witnesses, it is seldom that it is not possible to pick out apparent or real inconsistencies between them. These inconsis tencies are studiously displayed by an adverse pleader, but oftentimes with little impression upon the minds of the judges. On the contrary, a close and minute agreement induces the suspicion of confederacy and fraud. When written histories touch upon the same scenes of action; the comparison al most always affords ground for a like reflection. Numerous, and sometimes important, variations present themselves; not seldom, also, absolute and fi nal contradictions; yet neither one nor the other are deemed sufficient to shake the credibility of the main fact. The embassy of the Jews to depre cate the execution of Claudian's order to place his statute, in their temple, Philo places in harvest, Josephus in seed time; both contemporary writers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The bookexplores the life and contributions of William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, delving into his rise from a chal lengingchildhoodtobecomingaprominentleaderinsocialreformandevan gelism. It highlights Booth's unwavering commitment to God and his ef forts to serve the impoverished and lost souls of society. The opening of the book introduces William Booth's early life, detailing his experiences of childhood poverty and the profound influence of his mother, who instilled inhimvaluesof selflessnessandfaith. ThetextsetsthestageforBooth'sjour ney from a struggling apprentice to a dedicated lay preacher, illustrating the hardships he faced and the spiritual transformations he underwent. Booth's conviction to lead a life devoted to serving others is vividly portrayed, estab lishing the foundation for his later ministry and the founding of the Salva tion Army. This initial glimpse into Booth's formative years serves to con textualize his later achievements and deepens the reader's understanding of his character and motivations.William Booth was born in Nottingham, England, on April 10, 1829, and was left, at thirteen, the only son of a widowed and impoverished mother. His father had been one of those builders of houses who so rapidly rose in those days to wealth, but who, largely employing borrowed capital, often found themselves in any time of general scarcity reduced to poverty. I glory in the fact that The General's ancestry has never been traced, so far as I know, beyond his grandfather. I will venture to say, however, that his forefathers fought with desperation against somebody at least a thousand years ago. Fighting is an inveterate habit of ours in England, and another renowned general has just been recommending all young men to learn to shoot. The constant joy and pride with which our General always spoke of his mother is a tribute to her excellence, as well as the best possible record of his own earliest days. Of her he wrote, in 1893: 'I hadagoodmother. SogoodshehaseverappearedtomethatIhaveoften said that all I knew of her life seemed a striking contradiction of the doctrine of human depravity. In my youth I fully accepted that doctrine, and I do not deny it now; but my patient, self-sacrificing mother always appeared to be an exception to the rule. …