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Every human being is dependent in some degree upon others.
In the very highest elevations of the social ranks it is impossible to
make From the influences which others exercise exercised descend long upon the ranks beneath – while the very
lowest are not without influence on those above them, – being
called upon for services necessary to the enjoyments of the higher
sense more privileged classes. To every individual whether as patron, – or as subject
the claims of Deontology apply. If his views look not beyond his
own personal interest – if he be reckless of every thing but the
means of exacting from others, useful & agreeable services – the
dictates of wisdom will lead him to seek the accomplishment of
every end he proposes to himself by the instrumentality of happiness.
Let the conditions of man's varied existence be examined one after
another. Let the master inquire how the ready attentions of
his servant can be best obtained. How but by associating the
interests of that servant with his duties – by making
the duties pleasurable? How can the servant most easily win
that good opinion of his master which will lighten his labors or
make them sources of enjoyment? Certainly only by giving
evidence to the master that his services are not without their
beneficent influence upon that master's felicity.
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Extra regarding Prudence
Conduct towards others where no conflict of interest has place or
setting aside the consideration of any such conflict.
2. Where such conflict has place.
3. Where no difference in situation as to superiority, infirmity or
equality has place.
4. Where that difference has place
(Conduct to be observed in the different grades of social position
– On the average of the several scales.
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