Category: Philosophy & Ethics
Distinction between a General and Particular System. --Two Questions discussed. 1. What is the proportional amount of property or income to be given individually in charitable contributions; together with the principle on which the amount is to be ascertained? 2. How frequentl...
While universal, it must be a system in its nature adapted to each individual, and binding on the individual conscience; one founded on, and embracing, the entire man,--his reas...
4. Chapter 4Systematic beneficence is capable of a twofold division. There is a general or universal system, binding indiscriminately and equally on all of every rank and condition; and a p...
3. Chapter 3"GOD IS LOVE." Perfectly blessed in Himself, he desired that other intelligences should participate in his own holy felicity. This was his primary motive in creating moral being...
2. Chapter 2The General System given in detail.--1. It must consist of intellectual views, their inculcation, and harmonizing affections and desires. 2. Of general purposes and resolutions....
1. Chapter 1Distinction between a General and Particular System. --Two Questions discussed. 1. What is the proportional amount of property or income to be given individually in charitable c...