Conscience: Its Origin And Authority (1915)

By George Leyburn Richardson

Book Overview

Conscience: Its Origin And Authority is a book written by George Leyburn Richardson in 1915. In this book, the author explores the concept of conscience and its origins. He discusses the various theories of conscience proposed by philosophers and theologians throughout history and examines the role of conscience in moral decision making.Richardson argues that conscience is not simply a product of social conditioning or cultural norms, but rather has a deeper, innate origin. He suggests that conscience is a natural faculty of the human mind, which allows individuals to discern right from wrong and make ethical decisions.The author also explores the authority of conscience, examining whether it is absolute or subject to external influences. He argues that while conscience should be respected and followed, it is not infallible and can be influenced by personal biases and external factors.Throughout the book, Richardson draws on a wide range of sources, including religious texts, philosophical treatises, and scientific research, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the nature and function of conscience.Overall, Conscience: Its Origin And Authority is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most fundamental aspects of human morality.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164172794
• ISBN13: 9781164172796
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"