The Philosophy of Character

By Edgar Pierce

Book Overview

""The Philosophy of Character"" written by Edgar Pierce is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of character and its importance in human life. The book delves into the various aspects of character, including its definition, formation, and development. Pierce draws on insights from philosophy, psychology, and literature to provide a nuanced understanding of character.The book begins by examining the nature of character, discussing its relationship to personality, morals, and values. Pierce argues that character is not fixed but can be developed and improved through conscious effort. He explores the role of education, upbringing, and environment in shaping character, as well as the impact of experiences and relationships.Pierce also discusses the importance of self-awareness and self-reflection in developing character. He provides practical advice on how to cultivate virtues such as honesty, courage, and compassion, and how to overcome vices such as selfishness, envy, and anger.Throughout the book, Pierce uses examples from literature and real-life situations to illustrate his points. He also engages with the ideas of other philosophers, including Aristotle, Kant, and Nietzsche, to provide a comprehensive overview of the philosophy of character.Overall, ""The Philosophy of Character"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a fresh perspective on the importance of character in human life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in personal growth, ethics, and philosophy.1924. An introductory text to purposive psychology. Contents: The Meaning of Character; Science and Philosophy; The Concepts of Science; Physical Causation; Reality Independent of Mind; The Escape from Solipsism: The Absolute; The Escape from Solipsism: Pluralism; Realistic Theories; Reality; Final Causes; Evolution: Cosmic Evolution; Evolution: The Elements; the Earth; The Beginnings of Organic Evolution; Functions of Organisms; Organic Evolution; Theories of Evolution; Body and Mind; and Application of the Theory of Monads to the Theory of Evolution and to the Theory of Character.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: 1162806672
• ISBN13: 9781162806679
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"