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100 1 _aFeijoo, Benito Jerónimo,
_d1676-1764
245 1 0 _aEssays, or discourses, vol. 2 (of 4)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-26
508 _aJosep Cols Canals, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Essays, or Discourses, vol. 2 (of 4): Selected from the works of Feyjoo" is a collection of philosophical essays written in the late 18th century. The book addresses various moral and societal issues, discussing themes such as justice, truth, and the role of patriotism in public life. It emphasizes the responsibilities of judges, the implications of lying, and the nature of national pride, with the underlying goal of promoting a more equitable and truthful society. The opening of the collection sets the stage for profound reflections on justice and morality, particularly in the discourse titled "The Balance of Astrea; or, Upright Administration of Justice." In a letter from an experienced judge to his newly appointed son, the text explores the burdens of judicial responsibility and the necessity for impartiality amidst personal connections and societal pressures. The dialogue encompasses fears of corruption through avarice or favoritism, advocating for judges to be unwaveringly dedicated to truth and justice in their duties. This intricate exploration of moral philosophy immediately draws readers into a deeper contemplation of ethical governance and personal integrity, establishing a strong foundation for the essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: John Brett, 1780
653 _aSpanish essays -- Translations into English
700 1 _aBrett, John,
_d-1785
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71278
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