The Evolution of Ethics: As Revealed in the Great Religions

By Elias Hershey Sneath

Book Overview

The Evolution of Ethics: As Revealed in the Great Religions is a book written by E. Hershey Sneath that explores the development of ethical thought and practice in various religions throughout history. The book examines the ethical teachings of major world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and traces the evolution of ethical thought from ancient times to the modern era. Sneath explores the ways in which religious beliefs and practices have influenced ethical behavior and shaped the moral codes of different cultures and societies. The book also considers the ways in which modern ethical philosophy has been influenced by religious traditions. Overall, The Evolution of Ethics provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of ethical thought and practice in the world's major religions.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: 1428656308
• ISBN13: 9781428656307
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"