First published 2015
William Humphrey explores the fundamental structure of human consciousness through the lens of moral reasoning. He argues that every person possesses three distinct capacities for understanding: self-knowledge, knowledge of others, and knowledge of the divine. The human mind naturally hungers for truth and finds peace only when it achieves certain knowledge. But knowledge serves a greater purpose than mere intellectual satisfaction. Humphrey demonstrates how the rational mind must guide the will, which operates blindly without proper direction. This philosophical framework becomes the foundation for examining how conscience operates within legal systems and moral decision-making. The book reveals how our deepest intellectual drives connect to our capacity for ethical action.
Genres: philosophy, religion, law
Vibes: intellectual, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: ethical-action, philosophical-framework
238 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform