Notes on Evolution and Christianity (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. F. Yorke

9780483363397: Notes on Evolution and Christianity (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483363391 ISBN 13: 9780483363397

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How evolution reshapes belief: a bold take on Christian ethics for modern readers.

This work examines how morality can advance when guided by science and natural processes, not just traditional doctrine. It invites readers to rethink long‑held assumptions about morality, asceticism, and the purpose of religious teaching.

Drawing on a critique of Christian ethics through the lens of evolution, the book argues that true moral progress depends on understanding the natural basis of human conduct. It contrasts old church formulations with a view that places science at the center of how we ought to act, while urging a more generous and practical approach to ethics in daily life.

Readers will encounter discussions of wealth and usury, humility and non‑resistance, and how society’s material conditions shape moral ideas. The text also surveys how ancient doctrines have influenced later thinking, and why science now offers a new framework for evaluating good and evil.

A clear argument that moral ideas evolve with social and material context.
Plain discussions of wealth, money, and the ethics of usury in modern life.
Exploration of humility, non‑resistance, and other ethical teachings across traditions.
A critical look at how science and philosophy challenge traditional religious authorities.

Ideal for readers of philosophy, ethics, and the history of religious ideas seeking a contemporary, evidence‑driven perspective.

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