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LoC No.: 10017274

Title: Twelve Causes of Dishonesty

Note: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Twelve Causes of Dishonesty" by Henry Ward Beecher is a moral treatise written in the late 19th century. This book examines the roots and manifestations of dishonesty in society, reflecting the ethical concerns of its time. As a work of philosophical and moral reflection, it aims to elucidate the factors contributing to dishonest behavior in individuals and the broader social context. In the book, Beecher identifies twelve distinct causes of dishonesty, ranging from innate tendencies towards deceit to the influence of public sentiment and legal systems that enable unethical behavior. He explores how familial teachings, societal pressures, and personal circumstances contribute to a culture of dishonesty. Among the key themes, he emphasizes the role of extravagance, debt, and political corruption in fostering a mindset that tolerates or even encourages dishonest practices. By detailing these causes, Beecher seeks to encourage moral introspection and inspire a return to ethical principles, warning that pervasive dishonesty could lead to societal decay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

EBook No.: 30392

Published: Nov 2, 2009

Downloads: 165

Language: English

Subject: Criminals

Subject: Crime

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 10017274

Title: Twelve Causes of Dishonesty

Note: Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Stephanie Eason, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net. (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Twelve Causes of Dishonesty" by Henry Ward Beecher is a moral treatise written in the late 19th century. This book examines the roots and manifestations of dishonesty in society, reflecting the ethical concerns of its time. As a work of philosophical and moral reflection, it aims to elucidate the factors contributing to dishonest behavior in individuals and the broader social context. In the book, Beecher identifies twelve distinct causes of dishonesty, ranging from innate tendencies towards deceit to the influence of public sentiment and legal systems that enable unethical behavior. He explores how familial teachings, societal pressures, and personal circumstances contribute to a culture of dishonesty. Among the key themes, he emphasizes the role of extravagance, debt, and political corruption in fostering a mindset that tolerates or even encourages dishonest practices. By detailing these causes, Beecher seeks to encourage moral introspection and inspire a return to ethical principles, warning that pervasive dishonesty could lead to societal decay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

EBook No.: 30392

Published: Nov 2, 2009

Downloads: 165

Language: English

Subject: Criminals

Subject: Crime

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.