The Nature of Goodness

The Nature of Goodness is a philosophical exploration of the concept of goodness by George Herbert Palmer. In this book, Palmer examines the nature of goodness and its relationship to other philosophical concepts such as truth, beauty, and justice. He argues that goodness is not simply a matter of personal preference or cultural norms, but rather a universal and objective standard that can be discovered through reason and reflection. Palmer explores various theories of goodness, including those based on religious and moral traditions, as well as those rooted in reason and natural law. He also considers the role of goodness in various aspects of human life, from individual morality to social and political systems. Throughout the book, Palmer draws on examples from literature, history, and everyday life to illustrate his arguments and engage readers in the philosophical inquiry. The Nature of Goodness is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most fundamental and complex concepts in human experience.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.