The Map of Life by William Edward Hartpole Lecky
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"The Map of Life" by William Edward Hartpole Lecky is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work examines the relationship between conduct, character, and happiness, tackling profound questions about free will, morality, and the human condition. Lecky explores how individual circumstances and inherent dispositions shape one’s happiness and underlines the significance of moral character in achieving a fulfilling life. The opening of the book begins with an exploration
of the influence of reasoning on happiness. Lecky posits that while external factors and personal circumstances play significant roles in shaping an individual's happiness, the act of introspection and reasoning often proves ineffective, especially in the face of real sorrow. He introduces the eternal debate of determinism versus free will, contemplating how both perspectives inform human behavior and moral responsibility. Lecky emphasizes the essential nature of self-management in the pursuit of happiness, indicating that one's character and actions predominantly dictate the quality of life experienced, rather than mere external situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lecky, William Edward Hartpole, 1838-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Map of Life Conduct and Character |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Conduct of life |
| Subject | Character |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26334 |
| Release Date | Aug 16, 2008 |
| Last Update | Sep 15, 2016 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 9777 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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