Positive Institutions Not To Be Compared With, Or Preferred Before Moral Duties And Virtues As To Their Rank, Order, Excellency, Intrinsic Value, Etc. (1730)

Positive Institutions Not To Be Compared With, Or Preferred Before Moral Duties And Virtues As To Their Rank, Order, Excellency, Intrinsic Value, Etc. is a philosophical treatise written by John Chilton in 1730. The book explores the relationship between positive institutions, such as laws and social customs, and moral duties and virtues. Chilton argues that while positive institutions are important for maintaining social order, they should not be valued above moral duties and virtues. He contends that moral duties and virtues are intrinsically valuable and should be the foundation of any just society. Chilton's work is a reflection of the Enlightenment era's emphasis on reason and natural law, and provides insights into the philosophical debates of the time. Overall, Positive Institutions Not To Be Compared With, Or Preferred Before Moral Duties And Virtues As To Their Rank, Order, Excellency, Intrinsic Value, Etc. is a thought-provoking and important work in the history of philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.