Excerpt from The History and Philosophy of Evil: With Suggestions for More Ennobling Institutions, and Philosophical Systems of Education
We desire the question presented in all its aspects. It is hoped, therefore, that minds will come prepared to treat this subject with dignity and wisdom, from every stand-point of observation and discovery, - the physical, social, political, intellectual, theological, and spiritual. We very earnestly invoke the presence and influence of all who believe themselves to be true friends of Humanity; both to speak and to hear dispassionately upon the causes of evil and misery; to the end that the best principles and truest remedies may be discovered and applied.
The above-named Convention was held at the time and place appointed. It was a gathering of immense importance and profit. There was in constant attendance and acceptable cooperation a vast multitude of intelligent and benevolent persons of both sexes - representatives from the various states of the American continent.
The object of this little volume is, first, to embody in consecutive form the discourses delivered in part by the author at the Philanthropic Convention; and, second, to agitate the public mind upon the most sacred and sublime of all subjects and labors, namely, to ascertain how, individually and collectively, we may "overcome evil with good." In order to aid in the accomplishment of these objects, the discourses are sent hopefully forth to the wide world, with a "God speed the right!"
That the earnest reader and philosophic humanitarian may know what is to come of this "nucleus" Convention, it is deemed appropriate to put on record the Resolve of the entire congress of philanthropists and reformers assembled.
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