The Conduct of LifeDiscusses 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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Page 62
... daily life ; and they recognize the existence of agents and forces he has never beheld with his eyes or seized with his hand , though in one fashion or an- other he has had to account for their activities . Admittedly , man can- not ...
... daily life ; and they recognize the existence of agents and forces he has never beheld with his eyes or seized with his hand , though in one fashion or an- other he has had to account for their activities . Admittedly , man can- not ...
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... daily tasks , above all in a Time of Troubles , where no goals can be reached with- out sacrifice , we must remind ourselves , by conscious daily dedication , of the goods we desire and value . This dedication is perhaps the psy ...
... daily tasks , above all in a Time of Troubles , where no goals can be reached with- out sacrifice , we must remind ourselves , by conscious daily dedication , of the goods we desire and value . This dedication is perhaps the psy ...
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... daily work largely does away with the necessity for special gymnastic exercises . If in addition one cares for a garden , no further routine exercise is necessary to keep the adult body in condition : what one may do by way of walking ...
... daily work largely does away with the necessity for special gymnastic exercises . If in addition one cares for a garden , no further routine exercise is necessary to keep the adult body in condition : what one may do by way of walking ...
Contents
THE CHALLENGE TO RENEWAL | 3 |
ORIENTATION TO LIFE | 22 |
COSMOS AND PERSON | 58 |
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