Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State

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Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State

by Paul Janet

EN·~12 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

ELEMENTS of MORALS:

0:27
2

PREFACE.

3:01
3

CHAPTER I.

1:04:42
4

CHAPTER II.

33:46
5

CHAPTER III.

25:37
6

CHAPTER IV.

1:01:07
7

CHAPTER V.

35:25
8

CHAPTER VI.

1:01:09
9

CHAPTER VII.

39:19
10

CHAPTER VIII.

52:35

Description

Designed as a clear‑handed guide for anyone tackling the foundations of ethics, this work walks the listener step by step through the basic concepts that shape our sense of right and wrong. Beginning with everyday notions like good, duty and conscience, it then builds a systematic picture of how those ideas expand into larger social and civic responsibilities. The author’s methodical style, aided by vivid examples from both ancient and modern thinkers, turns what can feel abstract into concrete, relatable insights.

Beyond the initial overview, the text dives into the practical side of moral law, examining how personal obligations intersect with the demands of society and the state. It also explores the link between morality and religious belief, presenting a thoughtful, reasoned argument rather than a dogmatic sermon. Listeners will come away with a sharper understanding of why we act, how we judge actions, and what it means to live responsibly in a shared world.

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Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State

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en

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~12 hours (733K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

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Produced by Jana Srna, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Release date

2011-08-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Paul Janet

Paul Janet

1823–1899

A leading French philosopher of the 19th century, he taught logic and moral philosophy in Paris, Strasbourg, and Bourges, and became known for clear, wide-ranging books on metaphysics, ethics, and the history of ideas. He also helped shape public intellectual life in France through his long service at the Académie des sciences morales et politiques.

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