The Book of Peace: A Collection of Essays on War and PeaceGeorge Cone Beckwith |
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Page 210
... moral power gaining social and political influence . In former ages , it might perhaps be said , that before the proud thrones or passion - led multitudes of the world , moral effort would avail but little in presenting truth , or ...
... moral power gaining social and political influence . In former ages , it might perhaps be said , that before the proud thrones or passion - led multitudes of the world , moral effort would avail but little in presenting truth , or ...
Page 253
... moral improvement ; the second , that the intel- lectual and moral improvement of our species has already ad- vanced in this very direction and on this very subject , wars being in fact far less bloody than in former periods of society ...
... moral improvement ; the second , that the intel- lectual and moral improvement of our species has already ad- vanced in this very direction and on this very subject , wars being in fact far less bloody than in former periods of society ...
Page 546
... moral duties are identical in point of obligation , for they are imposed by one authority . Religious duties are not obligatory for any other reason than that which attaches to moral duties also , namely , the will of God . He who ...
... moral duties are identical in point of obligation , for they are imposed by one authority . Religious duties are not obligatory for any other reason than that which attaches to moral duties also , namely , the will of God . He who ...
Contents
War Curable | 12 |
6 Four Aspects of War | 49 |
10Russian Campaign | 90 |
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