G.E. Moore's work shaped twentieth century ethics. But while his metaethical doctrines have seen decades of debate, little attention has been paid to his normative theory. Yet Moore broke fresh and important ground in elaborating an indirect, sophisticated, and non-hedonistic form of utilitarianism. Moore on Right and Wrong is a critical reconstruction and exposition of this neglected side of his ethical thought. It situates his normative ethi...
Excerpt from History of Essex and Hudson Counties, New Jersey, Vol. 1
In the preparation of this work the compiler has been greatly assisted by some of the most prominent citizens of both counties. Some of whom are authors of literary works of great merit. Among those who have contributed to the general chapters of this work, we may be permitted to mention Rev. Henry Vchslage, of Irvington, for the first chapter in the first volume, Prof. Geo...
Excerpt from The First Maine Heavy Artillery, 1862-1865: A History of Its Part and Place in the War for the Union, With an Outline of Causes of War and Its Results to Our Country
Regiment and its members in their proper place in the history of our country.
The First Maine Heavy Artillery, formerly the 18th Maine Infantry, made for itself a record it did not seek. It stands recorded as the Regiment that lost more men, killed and wounded in ba...
Excerpt from History of Essex and Hudson Counties, New Jersey, Vol. 2
Rev. Father Morris, who was a liberal benefactor to the church in a variety of ways. Including a donation. Shortly before his death, which enabled the parish to relieve themselves of a mortgage upon the church property, and assisted in the purchase of a rectory and three acres of ground adjoining.
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In this sparkling comedy, originally staged in 1905, Andrew Undershaft, a millionaire armaments dealer, loves money and despises poverty. His energetic daughter Barbara, however, is a devout major in the Salvation Army. She sees her father as just another soul to be saved. But when the Salvation Army needs funds to keep going, it is Undershaft who saves the day.