Project Gutenberg 2017-11-21 Public domain in the USA. 247 Jordan, William George 1864 1928 33012730 The Power of Truth: Individual Problems and Possibilities Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Truth The power of truth -- The courage to face ingratitude -- People who live in air castles -- Swords and scabbards -- The conquest of the preventable -- The companionship of tolerance -- The things that come too late -- The way of the reformer. Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Power of Truth: Individual Problems and Possibilities" by William George Jordan is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores the concept of truth as a cornerstone of character and moral integrity, delving into its implications for individual growth and societal harmony. Jordan presents truth not merely as an abstract ideal but as a practical guide for living, emphasizing its importance in various aspects of life, such as personal relationships and moral choices. The opening of the work establishes truth as an intrinsic virtue and foundational principle for a meaningful life. Jordan discusses the paradoxes and complexities surrounding the pursuit of truth, such as the nature of honesty versus mere reputation and the impact of individual actions on broader societal issues. He critiques the prevalent human tendencies toward insincerity and explains how living authentically aligns the individual with higher moral standards. Through thoughtful reflection, Jordan encourages readers to embrace truth as a guiding light in navigating personal dilemmas and societal challenges, setting the tone for the subsequent discussions throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Conduct of life BF Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics 162531 2025-07-22T10:07:25.643322 text/html 141272 2024-10-23T02:55:35 text/html 272057 2025-07-22T10:07:28.920810 application/epub+zip 269601 2025-07-22T10:07:26.325823 application/epub+zip 140852 2025-07-22T10:07:25.986826 application/epub+zip 316617 2025-07-22T10:07:30.956795 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295034 2025-07-22T10:07:28.573826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170873 2022-08-25T08:59:58.994842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142003 2025-07-22T10:07:25.272323 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 121917 2024-10-23T02:55:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16409 2025-07-22T10:07:31.093794 application/rdf+xml 11323 2025-07-22T10:07:26.064819 image/jpeg 2264 2025-07-22T10:07:26.025817 image/jpeg 256902 2025-07-22T10:07:25.663818 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia