Evolution Morality by Wake (64 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of morality, tracing its origins from primitive altruism to more advanced forms of social ethics. The author examines the profound influence of religion on moral codes and the role of supernatural retribution in shaping human conduct. The book provides fascinating insights into the moral evolution of different cultures, including the self-centeredness of Australian aborigines, the willful nature of American Indians, the emotionalism of Africans, and the empiricism of the Chinese. It also delves into the altruistic sentiments of the Peruvians and the severe, yet strangely benevolent, character of Mexican morality. Through a comparative analysis of these diverse cultures, the book reveals the gradual expansion of the moral sphere, from concern for self to concern for others. It argues that morality is not fixed but has evolved over time, influenced by social, religious, and political factors. Ultimately, the book highlights the importance of understanding the historical development of morality for comprehending the complexities of human behavior and the challenges of creating a more just and ethical society. 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.

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.

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Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 526 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Volume 2 only. Ex-library copy with usual markings. Cover shows moderate wear and tear, edgewear and rubbing, soiling and staining. Loose/torn hinges. Pages are lightly tanned with minor soiling.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. In as-is condition. Boards exhibit typical shelf wear with light scuffing. Spine extremes are tattered and rounded. Bindings are broken and will need repair. Text blocks are evenly toned with the occasional marking. Please see photos. Charles Staniland Wake was Director of the Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, and a member of the Brooklyn Ethical Society. He authored a number of works on philosophy and the human condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Lacking the last page of the index and the errata leaf from the rear of volume two. Inner hinges broken. Old dampstains to endpapers.; Two volume set. Volume One: xvi, 505 pages. Volume Two: xi, [1], 472 (of 475) pages. Brown cloth boards with gilt lettering and rule on spine and black border decoration on front boards. Page dimensions: 189 x 127mm. Examination of moral concepts in relation to different "races" and religions. Selected contents: The Sense of Right; Genesis of the Moral Idea; The Altruistic Sentiment; The Doctrine of Emanations; Hinduism; Buddhism; Mithraism; Christianity; Positivism. ; 8vo.

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