The Conduct of LifeHarcourt, Brace, 1951 - 342 pages Discusses the ultimate ethical and religious issues that confront modern man and offers a new orientation, directed to the renewal of life and the reintegration of modern civilization. |
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... possible , we may reasonably assume that such a transformation now opens before us . Like most great changes , this one has already begun in a preparatory reorientation of concepts and ideas ; and our new philosophy makes it possible to ...
... possible , we may reasonably assume that such a transformation now opens before us . Like most great changes , this one has already begun in a preparatory reorientation of concepts and ideas ; and our new philosophy makes it possible to ...
Page 102
... possible . Yes : the new mask does not fit easily over the natural face : indeed , in forcing conformity , it will be the mask , not the head , that will be changed . For one who stands on the bank and looks at a swimmer , swimming ...
... possible . Yes : the new mask does not fit easily over the natural face : indeed , in forcing conformity , it will be the mask , not the head , that will be changed . For one who stands on the bank and looks at a swimmer , swimming ...
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... possible for a utilitarian mind like Edward Bellamy's in Looking Backward to look forward to the attainment of Eutopia by a general election , which would alter the control of industry without altering essentially either the process or ...
... possible for a utilitarian mind like Edward Bellamy's in Looking Backward to look forward to the attainment of Eutopia by a general election , which would alter the control of industry without altering essentially either the process or ...
Contents
THE CHALLENGE TO RENEWAL | 3 |
COSMOS AND PERSON | 58 |
The Emergence of the Divine | 68 |
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