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Le Devoir Présent by Paul Desjardins, originally published in 1892, explores themes of social duty and moral responsibility. Written in French, the book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of civic engagement and individual contribution to society. Desjardins examines the challenges facing France and proposes a framework for ethical action. This work provides insight into the intellectual climate of late 19th-century France and its ongoing quest for social and political cohesion. "Le Devoir Présent" remains relevant for readers interested in the history of political thought and the enduring questions of individual and collective responsibility. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.