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which led should lead to the production of the one act & the antipathy which would
prevent the production of the other, – would be alike injurious to the public happiness
& thence at variance with the sound principles of morality. To detect the fallacies
which look lie hid under the surface, – to prevent the aberrations of sympathy &
antipathy – to bring to view & to call into action activity those springs of
action whose operation leads to an undoubted balance of happiness – is an
important part of moral science. The Deontologist, it must always be remembered
has no coercive power – & it may perhaps be somewhat too hastily inferred that
all his occupation will end in the putting together a number of sentences – inoperative
in their results influence on human conduct.

But, it is presumed thạt three favorable consequences, at least,
may result from his labors. Where he cannot create a motive he may point
out its existence. He may bring to view – and show the bearing upon human
felicity – those springs of action which form a part of every man's mind, – however
hidden from view observation – or inert in operation. He may point out theconsequences of
action and forbearance which had not presented themselves to the actor.

Again – he may give more efficiency to the popular moral
sanction – he may proclaim its ordinances – & if he is unable to do this, he may
take upon himself the initiative of its laws, – and propose for public consideration
appropriate topics to aid its recognition. Motions, at least, in favor of the
public weal may emanate from him – with the chance of approving themselves
to the minds of those to whom they are addressed.

And lastly – he may influence those in whose hands are
the powers of legislation – or the executive powers of the state – to give to
the popular sanction, the stronger influence of the political, wherever it is
applicable to the production of that end which cannot be too often brought to
view – the maximization of the public happiness.

Intimately connected with the dictates of
prudence are those of beneficence. To a great extent the prudential
considerations prescribe benevolent action. The self-regarding
calculation cannot leave out of view the happiness of others.

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Date_1		Marginal Summary Numbering
Box	015	Main Headings	deontology
Folio number	251	Info in main headings field
Image	001	Titles
Category	linking material	Number of Pages	1
Recto/Verso	recto	Page Numbering	f102
Penner	sir john bowring	Watermarks
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