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life, then it is plain that the doctrine of rights and duties, which makes heavy drafts upon wisdon, or the knowledge which comes by reflection upon the total experience of a life-time, as well as upon a learned acquaintance with the structure of the society in which one lives, stretches far beyond the familiar ground of philosophy. But the doctrine of rights and duties is a mere superstructure upon ethics prosper. This groundwork philosoply will never disavour; for it is her pride and [boast], the one branch of her work in which during the last three centuriesan indisputable, steady progress has been made, nor put to shame by the achievements of the special sciences. I wish as much could be said of logic. Concerning what, then, have all those writers whose subtle and beautiful discussions have built up the science of ethics been mainly occupying themselvew? Surely [nor or not?] [casuistry?]