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John Stuart Mill examines the historical lack of consensus regarding the foundational principles of morality. He explores the nature of philosophical inquiry and the relationship between first principles and scientific knowledge.

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CHAPTER III.

to care for others, afforded by what I have called the external sanctions; and when those sanctions are wanting, or act in an opposite direction, constitutes in itself a powerful internal binding force, in proportion to the sensitiveness and thoughtfulness of the character; since few but those whose mind is a moral blank, could bear to lay out their course of life on the plan of paying no regard to others except so far as their own private interest compels.

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