Studies of Good and Evil

""Studies of Good and Evil"" is a book written by Josiah Royce, a prominent American philosopher, and theologian. The book is a collection of essays that delve into the fundamental questions of philosophy and life. Royce explores the nature of good and evil, the meaning of life, the nature of reality, and the existence of God. He examines the role of morality in human society, the nature of free will, and the problem of evil. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the problem of evil and the nature of good. Royce argues that evil is not a necessary part of the world, but rather a result of human choices and actions. He explores the concept of moral responsibility, and the role of human beings in creating a just and moral society. The second part of the book deals with the nature of reality and the meaning of life. Royce argues that reality is not simply a collection of individual objects, but a unified whole that is interconnected and interdependent. He explores the concept of self, and the role of personal identity in human life. He also examines the nature of human desire, and the role of love in human relationships. Overall, ""Studies of Good and Evil"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores some of the most fundamental questions of philosophy and life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in these topics, and for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the human condition.1899. The title of this book is in its nature wide. It commits the essays contained in this volume merely to one common character. There are all, directly or indirectly, contributions to the comprehension of the ethical aspects of the universe. The papers are of very various relations to technical philosophical issues. Contents: Problem of Job; Case of John Bunyan; Tennyson and Pessimism; Knowledge of Good and Evil; Natural Law, Ethics and Evolution; Implications of Self-Consciousness; Some Observations on the Anomalies of Self-Consciousness; Originality and Consciousness; Meister Eckhart; An Episode of Early California Life, the Squatter Riot of 1850 in Sacramento; Jean Marie Guyau.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.