Life: Its Duties And Discipline (1859)

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Book Overview

Life: Its Duties And Discipline is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies herself only as ""A Clergyman's Daughter."" The book was first published in 1859 and is a philosophical and religious treatise on the nature of life and the responsibilities that come with it.The author begins by examining the purpose of life, arguing that it is not simply to seek pleasure and avoid pain, but rather to fulfill our duties and obligations as human beings. She goes on to discuss the importance of discipline in achieving this goal, emphasizing the need for self-control, perseverance, and moral courage.Throughout the book, the author draws on a variety of religious and philosophical traditions to support her arguments, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Stoicism. She also includes numerous anecdotes and examples from her own life and the lives of others to illustrate her points and make her ideas more accessible.Overall, Life: Its Duties And Discipline is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of what it means to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. It offers practical advice and guidance for readers who are looking to improve themselves and make a positive impact on the world around them.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: 1166586359
• ISBN13: 9781166586355
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"