Origin And Evolution Of Ethics: Were Moral Laws Supernaturally Revealed, Or Are They Products Of Human Experience And Evolution? (1910)

By Singleton Waters Davis

Book Overview

""Origin and Evolution of Ethics"" is a philosophical work written by Singleton Waters Davis in 1910. The book explores the origins of moral laws and ethical principles, questioning whether they were supernaturally revealed or if they are products of human experience and evolution. Davis examines various religious and philosophical theories on the subject, including those of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and ancient Greek and Roman philosophers. He also delves into the role of evolution in shaping human morality, drawing on the works of Charles Darwin and other evolutionary theorists. Throughout the book, Davis argues that ethics are not fixed or absolute but rather are subject to change and adaptation over time. He ultimately concludes that moral laws are a product of both divine revelation and human experience, and that they continue to evolve as society progresses. ""Origin and Evolution of Ethics"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most fundamental questions in philosophy and religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120335345
• ISBN13: 9781120335340
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"