The Philosophy of Loyalty

By Josiah Royce

Book Overview

The Philosophy of Loyalty, written by Josiah Royce, is a philosophical exploration of the concept of loyalty. The book delves into the nature of loyalty, its ethical significance, and its role in human relationships. Royce argues that loyalty is a fundamental aspect of human nature and that it plays a crucial role in the formation of personal identity, social cohesion, and moral responsibility. He also examines the various forms of loyalty, such as loyalty to one's country, family, friends, and ideals, and explores the tensions that can arise between different loyalties. Throughout the book, Royce draws on examples from literature, history, and personal experience to illustrate his points and to provide a nuanced understanding of the complex nature of loyalty. The Philosophy of Loyalty is a thought-provoking work that challenges readers to reflect on the importance of loyalty in their own lives and in society as a whole.1911. Josiah Royce was born in California where he began his teaching career. From 1882 he taught philosophy at Harvard where William James was an early influence. After the latter's death, Royce became the leading American philosopher of his day, always applying his thought to concrete moral issues and drawing upon an exceptional understanding of music, literature and history. Contents: Nature and Need of Loyalty; Individualism; Loyalty to Loyalty; Conscience; Some American Problems in their Relation to Loyalty; Training for Loyalty; Loyalty, Truth, and Reality; and Loyalty and Religion. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417939982
• ISBN13: 9781417939985
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"