""Conscience and the Commonwealth: An Address"" is a book written by Milton Sanford Mayer. The book is a speech that was delivered by the author to the graduating class of Swarthmore College in 1957. In the speech, Mayer discusses the importance of conscience in the functioning of a democratic society. He argues that individuals have a moral obligation to act in accordance with their conscience, even if it conflicts with the laws or policies of the government. Mayer also explores the history of conscience and its role in ...
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""Conscience and the Commonwealth: An Address"" is a book written by Milton Sanford Mayer. The book is a speech that was delivered by the author to the graduating class of Swarthmore College in 1957. In the speech, Mayer discusses the importance of conscience in the functioning of a democratic society. He argues that individuals have a moral obligation to act in accordance with their conscience, even if it conflicts with the laws or policies of the government. Mayer also explores the history of conscience and its role in shaping political and social movements throughout history. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between individual morality and the functioning of a democratic society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy, ethics, and the role of the individual in society.With Comments By The Editors Of The Christian Century, The Editors Of Pacifica Views, Jessie Wallace Hughan, And Evan W. Thomas. Booklet 2 In The Series Anvil Booklets.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.
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