The Chief End of Man

"The Chief End of Man" by George S. Merriam is a thought-provoking examination of what it truly means to live a meaningful life, penned during a time of shifting beliefs. The story navigates the moral dilemmas faced by people and societies, suggesting a need to rethink our guiding principles as old religious structures lose their hold. It considers virtues like loyalty, honesty, bravery, and affection as vital parts of a real and genuine existence. The author looks back to spiritual ancestors, including thinkers from ancient Greece and the Hebrew prophets, tracing the origins of our modern ideas about right and wrong. The beginning acts as an invite for readers to consider humanity's ultimate goal and the path they should take.