The Power of Truth: Individual Problems and Possibilities

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jordan, William George, 1864-1928

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Power of Truth: Individual Problems and Possibilities" by William George Jordan is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores the concept of truth as a cornerstone of character and moral integrity, delving into its implications for individual growth and societal harmony. Jordan presents truth not merely as an abstract ideal but as a practical guide for living, emphasizing its importance in various aspects of life, such as personal relationships and moral choices. The opening of the work establishes truth as an intrinsic virtue and foundational principle for a meaningful life. Jordan discusses the paradoxes and complexities surrounding the pursuit of truth, such as the nature of honesty versus mere reputation and the impact of individual actions on broader societal issues. He critiques the prevalent human tendencies toward insincerity and explains how living authentically aligns the individual with higher moral standards. Through thoughtful reflection, Jordan encourages readers to embrace truth as a guiding light in navigating personal dilemmas and societal challenges, setting the tone for the subsequent discussions throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The power of truth

The courage to face ingratitude

People who live in air castles

Swords and scabbards

The conquest of the preventable

The companionship of tolerance

The things that come too late

The way of the reformer.

Credits:

Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Truth

Release date is 2017-11-21