This is the first volume of Christian von Wolff's comprehensive treatise on practical philosophy. In it, he discusses the nature of human action and the principles of law and obligation. He argues that these principles can be deduced a priori, without recourse to empirical observation. This is an important work in the history of philosophy and a valuable resource for anyone interested in practical ethics.

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