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The Conception Of A Kingdom Of Ends In Augustine, Aquinas, And Leibniz is a book written by Ella Harrison Stokes in 1912. The book explores the concept of a kingdom of ends, which refers to a society where individuals are treated as ends in themselves rather than means to an end. Stokes examines the views of three prominent philosophers, Augustine, Aquinas, and Leibniz, on this topic. She discusses how each philosopher understood the idea of a kingdom of ends and how they believed it could be achieved. The book begins with an introduction to the concept of a kingdom of ends and its significance in moral philosophy. Stokes then delves into the works of Augustine, examining his views on the nature of the human person and how this relates to the idea of a kingdom of ends. She then moves on to Aquinas, discussing his understanding of the natural law and how it can be used to create a society based on the principles of a kingdom of ends. Finally, Stokes examines the views of Leibniz, focusing on his concept of monads and how they relate to the idea of a kingdom of ends. Throughout the book, Stokes provides detailed analysis of each philosopher's views and how they contribute to our understanding of the concept of a kingdom of ends. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in moral philosophy, particularly those interested in the works of Augustine, Aquinas, and Leibniz.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.