The Philosophy of Allowance; Unknown
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0442
- Title
- The Philosophy of Allowance; Unknown
- Description
- James D. Paxton's "The Philosophy of Allowance" humorously proposes a life philosophy focused on moderation rather than strict avoidance, as traditionally dictated by societal and religious norms. Paxton critiques the prohibitive nature of historical codes like the Ten Commandments and the Code of Hammurabi, suggesting a daily "allowance" for minor transgressions such as a cuss word, a kick, and even a lie, arguing this method may lead to greater overall adherence to good behavior. By allowing ourselves a controlled indulgence in these small vices, Paxton theorizes we may actually find it easier to live virtuously, injecting a fresh zest into daily life while maintaining a balance between restriction and freedom.
- Creator
- Paxton, James D.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- James D. Paxton
- Paxton
- date unknown
- Philosophy of Allowance
- Ten Commandments
- Code of Hammurabi
- daily allowances
- behavior moderation
- societal norms
- humor
- life philosophy
- controlled indulgence
- virtue and vice balance
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- James D. Paxton