Sinopsis
Explore how beliefs shape behavior and power in society
This provocative work dives into the psychology of conscience, religion, and public life. It examines how collective values, language, and media influence what people accept as truth and how leaders mobilize support.
- Learn how religion has historically functioned as a social force and how moral conduct can be shaped by environment and habit
- Understand theories of suggestion, the mind under hypnosis, and how inner and outer influences interact
- See a critical view of the press and propaganda, including how words and symbols move crowds
- Discover connections between personal conscience, self-control, and the behavior of communities
Ideal for readers interested in psychology, philosophy of religion, or how culture and media affect belief and action.
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Excerpt from Conscience Fanaticism
Conscience is at once the standard and the refuge of orthodox and fanatic, patriot and anarchist - according as they are described by admirer or detractor - but, let us believe with Lecky,* least Often of the genuine hypocrite.
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Excerpt from Conscience Fanaticism
In presenting this little volume to the public I am fully conscious of my presumption in introducing my personal views in a region where many hundreds of better qualified writers have devoted their best efforts. Since, however, no apology can justify a profitless task, if such it be, or add to its utility, if indeed it possesses any, I will not attempt to make one.
If I have contributed in ever so slight a degree towards an understanding of the mental state or attitude we call fanaticism, for the purpose of guarding against the catastrophes it begets, I shall have achieved my purpose. It is unfortunately inevitable that a discussion which involves current opinions and beliefs must necessarily encounter strong prejudices and opposition, but it is less on this account that this little work is likely to fail than for the reason to which Hume attributed the failure which attended the publication of his "Treatise of Human Nature," which he described as his guilt "of a very usual indiscretion, in going to the press too early." A circumstance which prevented that "unfortunate literary attempt from reaching such distinction as even to excite a murmur among the zealots."
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the psychological foundations of morality, arguing that moral judgments are based on deep-seated psychological processes, subconscious impulses, and social conditioning. The author contends that the traditional concept of a moral code handed down from a divine source is a flawed one and that morality is instead a constantly evolving set of values shaped by our experiences. The book examines the role of instinct, emotion, environment, and social factors in shaping moral behavior and discusses the impact of these factors on both individual and societal morality. The author also explores the relationship between religion and morality, arguing that religious beliefs and dogma can often distort or obscure the true nature of morality. Ultimately, the book aims to provide a deeper understanding of the origins and nature of morality and to challenge conventional religious and philosophical perspectives on the subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330666180_0
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