The De-moralization of Society

The De-moralization of Society
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Download or read book The De-moralization of Society written by Gertrude Himmelfarb and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1995 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the debate over values grows ever more divisive, one of the most eminent historians of the Victorian era reminds readers that values are no substitute for virtues--and that the Victorian considered hard work, thrift, respectability, and charity virtues essential to a worthwhile life


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