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100 1 _aHillis, Newell Dwight,
_d1858-1929
245 1 4 _aThe Investment of Influence: A Study of Social Sympathy and Service
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-12-10
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Investment of Influence: A Study of Social Sympathy and Service" by Newell Dwight Hillis is a comprehensive examination of the moral and social impacts individuals can have on one another, written in the late 19th century. The text explores the idea that every person exudes an atmosphere that influences those around them, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human relationships and the shared responsibility we hold towards one another. Hillis argues that individuals are both beneficiaries and benefactors, stressing the importance of self-cultivation alongside altruism and social service. The opening of the work establishes a philosophical foundation, discussing how every person has a unique influence that can uplift or diminish others. Hillis employs vivid analogies, comparing this influence to natural forces such as sunlight and warmth that can transform environments and lives. He illustrates his points through historical and moral examples, discussing how great figures, like good men throughout history, have created positive atmospheres that inspire and protect others. This sets the stage for his exploration of influence as an investment in the well-being of society, calling for greater social empathy and kindness as essential elements for communal growth and personal fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17274
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