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Function, Feeling, and Conduct, an Attempt to Find a Natural Basis for Ethical Law (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Frederick Meakin

 
9781330216545: Function, Feeling, and Conduct, an Attempt to Find a Natural Basis for Ethical Law (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book delves into the fundamental principles of morality, arguing for a fresh examination of morality's place in human nature and behavior. The author sees morality as a vital aspect of human nature, emphasizing both its social and psychological underpinnings. Morality, in this book, is presented as a discipline whose origins lie deep within our social interactions and needs, rather than a concept rooted solely in tradition or outside forces. The author challenges the idea that morality is a set of rules handed down from above, instead positing that it is a product of human action and experience. By examining the relationship between morality and happiness, this book seeks to uncover the true source of moral principles and their practical application in our lives.

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