An Enquiry Into an Origin of Honour and the Usefulness of Christianity in War

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Set in 1732, the book explores the controversial views of Mandeville regarding the origins of moral virtue, challenging the notion that all moral principles are divinely instituted. The dialogues delve into the idea that even virtues attributed to non-Christians may be human inventions, provoking strong reactions at the time. The text is presented in Old English, and readers should be aware that some pages may be faded or difficult to read due to the age and rarity of the original work.