Murray responds to a request for book recommendations on ethics by stating that they have never read a book specifically on ethics, but have gained their understanding of ethics through observing human behavior and studying mental philosophy. They recommend analyzing one's own conduct and the conduct of others, avoiding blindly following trends, and considering the perspective of others. The writer also expresses skepticism towards modern writings on ethics and recommends a deep analysis of one's own behavior to determine the proper course of action.

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Letter from Murray to Ben Tasto about books on Ethics

Identifier:
CAC_CC_041_1_4_35_0006
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Letter from Murray to Ben Tasto about books on Ethics
Date Created:
1942-08-05
EDTF:
1942-08-05
Creator:
Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1869-1956
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/49
Description:
Murray responds to a request for book recommendations on ethics by stating that they have never read a book specifically on ethics, but have gained their understanding of ethics through observing human behavior and studying mental philosophy. They recommend analyzing one's own conduct and the conduct of others, avoiding blindly following trends, and considering the perspective of others. The writer also expresses skepticism towards modern writings on ethics and recommends a deep analysis of one's own behavior to determine the proper course of action.
Congress:
77th (1941-1943)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_041_1_0000, Box 4, Folder 35, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
1 Page