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100	1		_aMerriam, George Spring, _d1843-1914
245	1	4	_aThe Chief End of Man
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-08-22
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The Chief End of Man" by George S. Merriam is a philosophical work written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the essential purpose of human existence, aiming to redefine and clarify humanity's highest aspirations and guiding principles. Drawing from historical and spiritual legacies, the work emphasizes key virtues such as fidelity, truth-seeking, courage, and love as the cornerstones of an authentic life. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of moral crises faced by individuals and society, highlighting a contemporary need for a renegotiation of life's guiding principles amidst the decline of traditional religious authority. Merriam reflects on humanity's spiritual ancestry, tracing the roots of modern ethical thought back to influential figures from Greek and Roman philosophy, as well as Hebrew prophecy. He hints at the journey ahead, where the synthesis of these historical insights aims to foster a robust moral framework for individuals seeking goodness and happiness in a rapidly changing world. The prologue serves as an invitation to readers to engage in this quest for meaning and to confront their own understanding of life's ultimate purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChristianity
653			_aChurch history -- 19th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22371
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