Morals in Evolution, Vol. 1: A Study in Comparative Ethics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

L. T. Hobhouse

9780656417049: Morals in Evolution, Vol. 1: A Study in Comparative Ethics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656417048 ISBN 13: 9780656417049

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how ideas of personality, rights, and community shape law and society.

This volume surveys how ancient and modern systems of law reflect a growing belief in the dignity of each person. It ties long debates about the family, marriage, and property to wider questions about democracy, rights, and the authority of the state.

In these pages, the author traces how concepts of individuality and social duty influence legal reforms, political power, and forms of association. From ancient marriage contracts to modern trade unions, the text shows how societies balance personal freedom with collective needs. It highlights the tension between state authority and voluntary action, and how both paths can expand or restrict human flourishing.

See how early legal codes treated wives, husbands, and inheritance, and what that reveals about gender and family power.
Learn how ideas of personality underlie political rights, popular sovereignty, and the push for universal participation.
Understand the role of associations and unions in shaping economic and social change, beyond mere government action.
Consider how law can protect individuals while enabling communities to cooperate for shared goals.

Ideal for readers of social history, political theory, and the history of law who want a clear, idea-driven look at how ethics evolve in law and society.

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