Les bases de la morale évolutionniste by Herbert Spencer

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Author Spencer, Herbert, 1820-1903
Title Les bases de la morale évolutionniste
Note Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Les bases de la morale évolutionniste" by Herbert Spencer is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work discusses the foundations of moral principles from an evolutionary perspective, aiming to establish a scientific basis for understanding right and wrong conduct. Spencer's objective is to demonstrate how morality can evolve alongside human societies, especially in response to changing social structures and norms. The opening of the book starts with an introduction that explores the necessity of establishing a scientific basis for morality, especially as traditional religious and moral authorities begin to lose their influence. Spencer emphasizes the importance of understanding morality as part of a larger evolutionary framework that takes into account the collective behavior of individuals within society. He discusses the changes and adaptations in moral behavior across different cultural contexts and emphasizes that morality must adapt to sustain social order, highlighting the differences between traditional views of morality and those grounded in scientific understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Ethics
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