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This book delves into the complex and fascinating realm of ethics, exploring the fundamental principles that guide human behaviour and shape our moral compass. Rooted in the intellectual landscape of the late 19th century, it engages with prominent thinkers like J.S. Mill, Darwin, and Herbert Spencer, building upon their ideas while forging its own unique path. The author embarks on a comprehensive investigation of morality, examining the interplay of emotions, reason, and social influences in shaping our ethical decisions. Concepts such as happiness, utility, and the intricate relationship between individual and societal well-being are meticulously analysed. The book delves into the origins and evolution of virtues such as courage, temperance, and truthfulness, tracing their development within the context of social progress. Central to the discussion is the concept of altruism and its compatibility with self-interest. The author challenges conventional notions of egoism, arguing that genuine benevolence can exist as an ultimate motive for human action. The book also explores the nature of merit, free will, and the role of conscience in guiding moral behaviour. Ultimately, this book offers profound insights into the intricate tapestry of human morality, demonstrating how our ethical principles are intricately intertwined with our biological, psychological, and social evolution. By shedding light on the complex factors that influence our choices and shape our values, it invites us to contemplate the deeper meaning of our actions and strive towards a more just and compassionate society.
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Published in 1882, this book sets out the arguments of evolutionary ethics, which were inspired by Darwin's ideas on natural selection. It was widely adopted as a standard textbook on moral philosophy, and became one of the most influential publications on the subject.
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Leslie Stephen was the first serious critic of the novel, and he was also editor of the great Dictionary of National Biography from its beginning in 1882 until 1891. In 1859 he was ordained a minister. As a tutor at Cambridge his philosophical readings led him to skepticism, and later he relinquished his holy orders. He wrote several essays defending his agnostic position. Throughout his life Stephen was a prominent athlete and mountaineer. Virginia Woolf was the younger of his two daughters by his second wife. His first wife was Harriet Marian Thackeray, daughter of the novelist.
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