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_aMasham, Damaris, Lady, _d1658-1708 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aOccasional Thoughts in Reference to a Vertuous or Christian life |
| 246 | 1 | _aOccasional Thoughts in Reference to a Virtuous or Christian life | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-08-25 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Anna C. Haugen, Frank van Drogen, Victoria Dean-Woosley and PG Distributed Proofreaders | ||
| 520 | _a"Occasional Thoughts in Reference to a Vertuous or Christian Life" by Masham is a philosophical and theological discourse likely written in the early 18th century. The work seeks to address the role of virtue and morality in relation to education and the Christian faith, emphasizing the necessity of right instruction to instill virtuous behavior in individuals and society as a whole. At the start of the work, the author reflects on the moral decay observed in society and discusses the vital importance of educating youth about virtue and moral conduct. He posits that without a firm foundation rooted in Christian principles, individuals may fall prey to vice and immorality. Through a sequence of rational arguments, he establishes the relationship between human behavior, the laws of nature, and divine revelation, while advocating for a more profound understanding of virtue that transcends mere adherence to societal expectations or superficial guidelines. This initial portion sets the tone for the ensuing discussions on virtue in the context of Christian teachings and the importance of rationality in moral decision-making. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChristian life -- Anglican authors | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13285 |
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