The Evolution of Morality, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Being a History of the Development of Moral Culture - Softcover
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Explore how moral ideas grow across cultures and ages. This volume traces how duty, sympathy, and social norms shape behavior.
This book presents a historical survey of moral culture, drawing on a wide range of peoples and eras. It examines how values develop from family ties, religious beliefs, and tribal structures, and how customs, laws, and rituals influence what communities consider right and wrong. The discussion stays close to observed practices and avoids speculation beyond the evidence.
- How benevolence, altruism, and social duties emerge in different societies
- The role of family, clan, and tribe in shaping moral norms
- How sanctions, oaths, and rituals reinforce ethical behavior
- Connections between superstition, religion, and moral judgment
Ideal for readers of history, anthropology, and philosophy seeking a broad view of morality.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores moral philosophy and how its principles can be applied to ethics. The author examines the origins of moral ideas and analyzes the different schools of thought on morality, including those that prioritize intuition and those that emphasize the consequences of actions. Comparing opposing viewpoints, the book finds common ground between them and argues that moral distinctions have an innate quality, while also recognizing the role of experience in informing our ethical choices. The author concludes that morality is an evolving concept shaped by social influences and external factors. These insights shed light on the complexities of human morality and provide a framework for understanding its historical development and future trajectory. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331047575_0
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