Evolution and Ethics, and Other Essays by Thomas Henry Huxley
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"Evolution and Ethics" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The central focus of this work is the relationship between evolutionary theory and ethical principles, particularly how scientific understanding can inform moral considerations in human society. Huxley explores the implications of evolution for ethics, arguing that our moral frameworks are often at odds with the natural processes that govern life. The opening of this
volume introduces the lecture on "Evolution and Ethics," which serves as a cornerstone for the discussions that follow. Huxley reflects on the complexities of navigating ethical dilemmas within the constraints imposed by modern scientific thought, emphasizing the struggle to reconcile evolutionary origins with social ethics. He sets the stage for a nuanced analysis of how the "cosmic process" influences human existence, morality, and societal structures, indicating that while ethics aim to promote cohesion and suppress conflict, they sometimes contradict the very nature of survival forged through evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | Evolution and Ethics, and Other Essays |
| Contents | Evolution and ethics: prolegomena -- Evolution and ethics -- Science and morals -- Capital, the mother of labour -- Social diseases and worse remedies. |
| Credits | Scanned and edited by T. Dave Gowan for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| LoC Class | HM: Social sciences: Sociology |
| Subject | Salvation Army |
| Subject | Capital |
| Subject | Ethics, Evolutionary |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2940 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 975 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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