Essay on the Nature and Obligations of Virtue

""An Essay on the Nature and Obligations of Virtue"" is a philosophical treatise written by Thomas Rutherford. The book explores the concept of virtue and its importance in human life. Rutherford argues that virtue is not only a desirable trait, but also a necessary one for leading a fulfilling life. He delves into the nature of virtue, examining its various forms and how it relates to moral behavior. Rutherford also discusses the obligations that come with possessing virtue, including the responsibility to act in accordance with moral principles and to strive for the greater good. Throughout the book, he draws on the works of other philosophers, including Aristotle and Kant, to support his arguments. ""An Essay on the Nature and Obligations of Virtue"" is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a compelling perspective on the importance of virtue in human life.1744. In these inquiries the author endeavors to avoid as much as possible of all abstracted reasonings, and, if ever he is betrayed into them, he hopes the reader will see that it is by the necessity of examination what others have wrote and not by his own inclination. He would rather instruct the reader, than to amuse and perplex him. Matters of fact, which he meets with every day in common life, will be more intelligible than refined disputation; and an appeal to the general sense and judgment of mankind will be more convincing that the subtly of metaphysics. Old English text.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.