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  • The Book of Life Chapters 9-10 - The Choosing of Life & Myself and My Neighbor

    The Book of Life Chapters 9-10 - The Choosing of Life & Myself and My Neighbor
    Jun 21 2026
    In which the author meditates upon the standards by which we judge the worth of life, urging a choice guided by expanding consciousness and enlightened unselfishness as the highest faculties of humanity. The discourse further considers the intertwined duties to oneself and to one’s neighbour, proposing a modern moral compass that embraces complexity and continual self-determination rather than simplistic rules.
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    32 Min.
  • The Book of Life Chapters 7-8 - Making Our Morals & Virtues of Moderation

    The Book of Life Chapters 7-8 - Making Our Morals & Virtues of Moderation
    Jun 21 2026
    In which the mutable nature of human life is compared to a ship navigating shifting seas, compelling us to accept that morality must also evolve through reasoned judgment rather than fixed divine mandates. The exploration reveals how rigid adherence to ancient codes often conflicts with modern realities, urging a balanced, thoughtful moderation that recognises life’s complexities and rejects absolute rules in favour of practical, personal discernment.
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    30 Min.
  • The Book of Life Chapters 3-4 - Use of Reason & Origin of Morality

    The Book of Life Chapters 3-4 - Use of Reason & Origin of Morality
    Jun 20 2026
    In which the necessity and supremacy of human reason over inherited dogma is carefully examined, illustrating how even the most sacred teachings must withstand the scrutiny of rational inquiry to be accepted, lest mankind perish in intellectual folly. And in this light, the evolution of morality is explored, tracing its roots from primitive instincts to the cooperative and social behaviours that underpin human progress, revealing the struggle between destructive competition and the higher ethical aspirations born of solidarity.
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    24 Min.
  • The Book of Life Chapters 5-6 - Nature and Man & Man the Rebel

    The Book of Life Chapters 5-6 - Nature and Man & Man the Rebel
    Jun 20 2026
    In which the progress of man is traced from a child of nature, constrained by blind evolutionary forces, to a conscious being who increasingly shapes and improves upon natural processes through reason and invention. Yet, this newfound dominion brings with it a critical moment of choice, wherein man must consciously direct his powers towards the preservation and betterment of the species rather than its degeneration.
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    30 Min.
  • The Book of Life Chapters 1-2 - Nature of Life & Nature of Faith

    The Book of Life Chapters 1-2 - Nature of Life & Nature of Faith
    Jun 19 2026
    In which the author embarks upon a contemplative inquiry into the nature of life and the limits of human knowledge, cautioning against the absolute certainties of philosophy and faith while embracing the practical certainties of science. He further explores the essence of faith as an instinctive assurance in the worthwhileness of life and continuous growth, advocating a reasoned optimism grounded in observable experience and human progress.
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    24 Min.
  • Introductory

    Introductory
    Jun 19 2026
    In which the writer, having blundered and learned through forty-two years of living, sets out to give ordinary men and women the practical knowledge that schools, newspapers, and churches have failed to provide. He promises no final revelation, but a plain, honest, modern handbook for tired workers, business men, wives, doubters, and seekers, beginning with the hard questions of life itself because even the busiest human creature must someday ask what he is doing in the universe.
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    12 Min.
  • King Coal Book 4 - The Will of King Coal; Sections 30-32

    King Coal Book 4 - The Will of King Coal; Sections 30-32
    Jun 18 2026
    In which Hal and Mary find their old friend John Edstrom grievously injured by unidentified assailants, awakening Hal’s deep indignation and resolve to challenge the coal-company’s harsh dominion. They tend to the old miner’s needs amidst the stark realities of the mining community, while encounters with fellow workers like Mike reveal the enduring bonds and stoic hardships that define their shared struggle.
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    23 Min.
  • King Coal Postscript

    King Coal Postscript
    Jun 18 2026
    In which the author reflects with a measured tone on the veracity of *King Coal*, underscoring its truthful depiction of the harsh realities endured by miners and their families within unorganised labour-camps across several American states. The text recounts a landmark court decision that exposes the manipulation of political processes by powerful coal corporations, illustrating a broader struggle between industrial might and the democratic rights of the working class.
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    32 Min.