In this philosophical work, Jonathan Edwards delves into the nature of true virtue and what qualities constitute virtuous behavior. Edwards argues that true virtue is rooted in a love for God and a desire to act in accordance with His will. He explores the idea that true virtue is intrinsic rather than based on external actions or consequences.

Throughout the book, Edwards raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of morality and ethics. He challenges readers to consider whether virtue is simply a social construct or a fundamental aspect of human nature. Edwards's writing is dense and complex, requiring careful consideration and reflection.

Overall, Dissertation Concerning the Nature of True Virtue is a thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating read for anyone interested in ethics, morality, and the nature of virtue. Jonathan Edwards's insights are sure to spark lively debates and discussions among readers.

Book Description:
Disproportionately remembered as a hellfire-and-brimstone Puritan preacher on the basis of the excessively-anthologized "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Jonathan Edwards was a noted philosopher in the field of Aesthetics, or the metaphysics of Beauty. An examination even of his sermons reveals constant references to this philosophical preoccupation, his favorite word in many passages seeming to be "Sweetness," by which term he intended to convey a rich sense of Beauty. In "A Dissertation Concerning the Nature of True Virtue," he explores the inseparable connection between Beauty and Truth, basing his deepest conviction of the Truth of Christianity on its inherent Beauty, Harmony, and Sweetness.