The Map of Life
Conduct and Character
The Map of Life: Conduct and Character, published in 1899, is a book of practical reflection by William Edward Hartpole Lecky, the Irish historian of European morals and of eighteenth-century England. Turning from history to everyday ethics, Lecky considers what makes a life happy and well conducted: happiness as a condition of mind, the relation of morals to happiness, the moral compromises demanded of soldiers, lawyers, politicians and clergy, the management of character, the right use of money, marriage, the nature of success, the use of time, and the approach of the end. Drawing on wide reading and long observation of public life, he writes with balance, moderation and a temperate liberal outlook. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Map of Life
The Map of Life by William Edward Hartpole Lecky can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Map of Life in the public domain?
Yes. The Map of Life by William Edward Hartpole Lecky is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Map of Life?
About 6 h 30 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Map of Life?
The Map of Life by William Edward Hartpole Lecky is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
