The Nature of Goodness

The Nature of Goodness is a philosophical book written by George Herbert Palmer. The book explores the concept of goodness and its various interpretations across different cultures and time periods. Palmer delves into the nature of morality, ethics, and virtue, and examines the role of reason and intuition in determining what is good. The author also discusses the relationship between goodness and religion, as well as the influence of social norms and conventions on our understanding of what is right and wrong. Through a series of essays, Palmer offers insights into the complexities of goodness and its significance in human life. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most fundamental questions of human existence.1903. The substance of these chapters was delivered as a course of lectures at Harvard University, Dartmouth and Wellesley Colleges, Western reserve University, the University of California, and the Twentieth Century Club of Boston. Contents: double aspect of goodness; misconceptions of goodness; self-consciousness; self-direction; self-development; self-sacrifice; nature and spirit; three stages of goodness.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.