A Man's Value to Society: Studies in Self Culture and Character by Hillis

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Author Hillis, Newell Dwight, 1858-1929
Title A Man's Value to Society: Studies in Self Culture and Character
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Summary "A Man's Value to Society: Studies in Self Culture and Character" by Newell Dwight Hillis is a philosophical text written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the importance of self-culture, character building, and one's contributions to society. The author examines the intrinsic worth of individuals, drawing connections between personal development and social value, positing that a person's moral qualities significantly impact their utility to the community. At the start of the text, Hillis introduces the concept of human beings as wasteful in both material and spiritual aspects, prompting a reflection on each person's value to society. He critiques societal tendencies to overlook individual potential and stresses the importance of self-awareness and moral integrity. He emphasizes that the richness of a person's life experience, knowledge, and cultivation of virtues is vital for societal progress. Hillis elucidates that rather than being merely economic units, individuals should seek to maximize their ethical and intellectual contributions to civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Character
Subject Self-culture
Category Text
EBook-No. 28875
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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