{ "item_title" : "An Essay on the Nature and Obligations of Virtue", "item_author" : [" Thomas Rutherford "], "item_description" : "An Essay on the Nature and Obligations of Virtue is a philosophical work written by Thomas Rutherford, first published in 1744. The book explores the concept of virtue and its importance in human life. Rutherford argues that virtue is not only desirable but also necessary for a fulfilling and meaningful existence. He examines the nature of virtue, its origins, and its relationship to other moral concepts such as duty and obligation. The book is divided into four parts, each dealing with a different aspect of virtue. In the first part, Rutherford discusses the nature of virtue and its relationship to happiness. He argues that virtue is not only conducive to happiness but also necessary for it. In the second part, he examines the sources of virtue, including reason, experience, and social norms. The third part of the book focuses on the obligations of virtue. Rutherford argues that virtue is not only a personal matter but also has social and political implications. He discusses the obligations of individuals to society and the state, and the role of virtue in promoting the common good. The final part of the book deals with the challenges of virtue. Rutherford acknowledges that virtue is not always easy to practice and that there are obstacles to its attainment. He discusses the role of education, habit, and self-discipline in cultivating virtue, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Overall, An Essay on the Nature and Obligations of Virtue is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a comprehensive exploration of the concept of virtue. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in moral philosophy, ethics, and the nature of human flourishing.1744. In these inquiries the author endeavors to avoid as much as possible of all abstracted reasonings, and, if ever he is betrayed into them, he hopes the reader will see that it is by the necessity of examination what others have wrote and not by his own inclination. He would rather instruct the reader, than to amuse and perplex him. Matters of fact, which he meets with every day in common life, will be more intelligible than refined disputation; and an appeal to the general sense and judgment of mankind will be more convincing that the subtly of metaphysics. Old English text.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/139/838/1161398384_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "51.95", "online_price" : "51.95", "our_price" : "51.95", "club_price" : "51.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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