ABSTRACT

First published in 1927, the preface reads: "It is directed to men and women of goodwill who are not completely satisfied with themselves, who believe that by taking thought they may add, however little, to their moral stature and to their efficiency in working towards whatever goals they may have adopted. The book is an essay in practical morals and is not at all concerned with ethical theories." A fascinating glimpse into psychology and morals from the early twentieth century, including chapters for young people, parents and children, husbands and wives!

chapter I|6 pages

Our Need of Self-Criticism

chapter II|16 pages

Human Nature

chapter III|18 pages

Modifications of Original Disposition

chapter IV|6 pages

Other Factors of Human Nature

chapter V|25 pages

Character and Will

chapter VI|10 pages

Habits and Principles

chapter VII|13 pages

Tastes and Interests

chapter VIII|10 pages

Further Observations on Character

chapter IX|13 pages

Character and Happiness

chapter X|17 pages

Qualities of Conduct and of Personality

chapter XI|9 pages

The Cultivation of Qualities

chapter XIII|21 pages

To All Whom It May Concern. Some Common Faults

chapter XIV|26 pages

Parents and Children

chapter XV|7 pages

To Young People

chapter XVI|8 pages

To Girls

chapter XVII|11 pages

To Young Men

chapter XVIII|21 pages

Married Life

chapter XIX|10 pages

To Wives

chapter XX|10 pages

To Husbands

chapter XXI|3 pages

Age