Published in 1794, this book argues that the social and moral responsibilities that come with wealth and power must be taken seriously by those in the higher and middle classes of British society. Gisborne contends that such individuals have a duty to use their advantages for the betterment of society as a whole, rather than merely for their own gain. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.