This thought-provoking book explores the nature of ethical and metaphysical thought from a common-sense perspective. It argues that ethical principles should be grounded in practical experience and everyday intuition, rather than purely philosophical abstractions. The author also applies this approach to a wide range of topics, including education, politics, and social reform. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy and moral reasoning. 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 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. 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.