The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas : Volume I

Westermarck, Edward

Published by Macmillan & Co, London, 1906

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orig. cloth Rubbed. Binding corner bumps. Good. 22x15cm, xxi,716 pp. Contents: The Emotional Origin of Moral Judgments; The Nature of the Moral Emotions; The Origin of the Moral Emotions; Analysis of the Principal Moral Concepts; Customs and Laws as Expressions of Moral Ideas; The General Nature of the Subjects of Enlightened Moral Judgments; The Will as the Subdject of Moral Judgment and the Influence of External Events; Preliminary Remarks - Homicilde in General; The Killing of Parents, Sick Persons, Children-Feticide; The Killing of Women, and of Slaves - The Criminality of Homicide Influenced by Distinction of Class; Human Sacrifice; Blood-Revenge and Compensation - The Punishment of Death; The Duel; Bodily Injuries; Charity and Generosity; Hospitality; The Subjection of Children; The Subjection of Wives; Slavery. Rubbed. Binding corner bumps. Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas : Volume I
• Publisher: Macmillan & Co, London
• Publication Date: 1906
• Binding: Hardcover