Challenging the traditional practice of oath-taking, Edward Miles, George Lillie Craik, and Samuel Irenæus Prime argue for the power of truth-speaking in all areas of life. This book provides a scathing critique of the legal profession and other areas of public life where oath-taking is commonplace. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ethics, law, or politics.

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