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Overview: SummaryVICE AND VIRTUE IN EVERYDAY LIFE provides students with a lively selection of classical and contemporary readings on pressing matters of personal and social morality. The text includes an overview of seminal ethical theories, as well as a unique set of stimulating articles on matters of social responsibility, personal integrity and individual virtue. While the readings consistently represent different points of view, the book maintains a strong sense of the importance of avoiding cruelty and practicing kindness in a well-lived life.Preface vAcknowledgments viTable of Contents viiIntroduction 1Good and Evil 5 Philip Hallie / From Cruelty to Goodness 9 Jonathan Bennett / The Conscience of Huckleberry Finn 25 Philip Hallie / The Evil That Men Think---And Do 40 Martin Gansberg / Thirty-eight Who Saw Murder Didn't Call Police 51 Jostah Royce / The Moral Insight 55 Herman Melville / Billy Budd 59 Friedrich Nietzsche / Beyond Good and Evil 71 Suggested Readings 77 Moral Doctrines and Moral Theories 79 The Judeo-Christian Tradition 84 Jeremy Bentham / The Principle of unity 91 J.J.C. Smart / Utilitarianism 99 Bernard Williams / A Critique of Utilitarianism 113 Immanuel Kant / Good Will, Duty, and the Categorical Imperative 123 James Rachels / Kant and the Categorical Imperative 134 Ruth Benedict / A Defense of Cultural Relativism 148 John Hospers / The Problem with Relaticvism 157 Mary Midgley / Trying Out One's New Sword 162 The United Nations Charter: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 167 Suggested Readings 176 Virtue 193 Aristotle / The Moral Virtues 181 Saint Augustine / Of the Morals of the Catholic Church 192 Bernard Mayo / Virtue or Duty? 197 Alasdair MacIntyre / Tradition and the Virtues 203 Philippa Foot / Virtues and Vices 216 Robert C. Roberts / Will Power and the Virtues 232 James D. Wallace / Generosity 254 Stanley Godlovitch / On Wisdom 262 Richard Taylor / The Virtue of Pride 284 Thomas E. Hill, Jr. / Ideals of Human Excellence and Preserving Natural Environments 293 Suggested Readings 311 Vice 313 Plutarch / Vice 317 Saint Augustine / The Depths of Vice 320 Peter Abelard / Desire and Sin 325 Dante Alighieri / The Hypocrites 334 Samuel Johnson / Self-Deception 339 Bishop Butler / Upon Self-Deceit 343 Immanuel Kant / Jealousy, Envy, and Spite 350 Alexander Theroux / Revenge 359 Charles Fried / The Evil of Lying 370 Suggested Readings 311 Why Be Moral? 382 Plato / The Ring of Gyges 385 Harry Browne / The Unselfishness Trap 391 James Rachels / Egoism and Moral Skepticism 398 Fyodor Dostoyevski / Why Not Murder? 411 Peter Singer / Why Act Morally? 436 Susan Wolf / Moral Saints 444 Robert M. Adams / Saints 463 George Orwell / Reflections on Ghandi 475 Suggested Readings 485 Moral Education 486 Aristotle / Habit and Virtue 489 Lawrence Kohlberg / The Child as a Moral Philosopher 497 George Sher and William J. Bennett / Moral Education and Indoctrination 522 Carol Gilligan / In a Different Voice 538 Ronald Duska / Literature and Moral Education 553 Allan Bloom / The Closing of the American Mind 566 Christina Sommers / Where Have All the Good Deeds Gone? 577 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale, USN / The World of Epictetus 582 Suggested Readings 597 Character, Dignity, and Self-Respect 599 Immanuel Kant / Dignity and Self-respect 602 Anthony Quinton / Character and Culture 612 Robert Coles / On the Nature of Character: Field Notes 623 Christopher Lasch / The New Narcissism 643 Joan Didion / On Self-respect 653 Thomas E. Hill, Jr. / Servility and Self-respect 658 Suggested Readings 671 Morality and the Family 673 Lin Yutang / On Growing Old Gracefully 675 Jane English / What Do Grown Children Owe Their Parents? 682 Norman Lamm / Traditional Jewish Family Values 690 Rebecca West / Divorce 701 Richard Wasserstrom / Sex Roles and the Ideal Society 707 Joyce Trebilcot / Two Forms of Androgynism 718 Chr...

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Kenneth Gomez
Kenneth Gomez April 15, 2025
I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Christopher Carter
Christopher Carter December 19, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An effortless 5 stars.
Deborah Taylor
Deborah Taylor February 27, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Eric Brown
Eric Brown July 24, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Ashley  Davis
Ashley Davis August 23, 2024
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
Charles Nelson
Charles Nelson February 25, 2025
A very strong entry. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Kimberly Anderson
Kimberly Anderson April 15, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
Sandra Clark
Sandra Clark April 25, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez December 08, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me.
Emily Brown
Emily Brown July 31, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Perfectly average.
Donna Lopez
Donna Lopez October 06, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Sarah Smith
Sarah Smith May 08, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Stephanie Perez
Stephanie Perez May 14, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Kevin Lee
Kevin Lee June 16, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
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