A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by Williams
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| Author | Williams, Cora May |
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| LoC No. | 04005453 |
| Title | A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution" by C. M. Williams is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work examines various ethical systems that have emerged from the framework of evolutionary theory, focusing on influential thinkers such as Darwin, Wallace, and Spencer. The book delves into the implications of evolutionary thought on morality and ethics, analyzing the development of social instincts, conscience, and the moral progress of humanity. The opening of the work begins with a preface outlining Williams' intention to review the independent ethical theories that have arisen in response to evolutionary theory. He acknowledges the significant shift in public opinion and academic thought towards Darwin's ideas, particularly in the realm of ethics, and indicates a broad scope of literature that now supports the evolutionary perspective on morality. Williams emphasizes the importance of understanding instinct and its origins in the context of ethics, suggesting that moral principles may emerge from the evolutionary processes that shape human nature and society. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of various ethical frameworks and their relationship to the evolutionary narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Ethics, Evolutionary |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39155 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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