The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas
By Edward Westermarck
Length65h 55m
About this audiobook
In "The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas," Edward Westermarck embarks on an ambitious exploration of morality's evolution through a comprehensive anthropological lens. The book, characterized by its analytical rigor and clarity of prose, critiques prevailing moral philosophies while situating moral concepts within the context of human social development. Westermarck meticulously investigates diverse cultural practices and the historical underpinnings of moral sentiments, revealing a nuanced interplay between instinctual human behavior and societal norms that govern ethical conduct. Edward Westermarck, a prominent Finnish philosopher and sociologist, was deeply influenced by his fieldwork experiences and exposure to various cultures, which informed his understanding of morality as a social construct rather than an inherent trait. His background in anthropology and commitment to naturalistic inquiry are evident throughout this seminal work, as he synthesizes insights from psychology, sociology, and history to articulate a comprehensive theory of moral ideas that resonates with contemporary debates on ethics and morality. This scholarly examination is essential reading for anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of morality and its implications in modern society. Westermarck's groundbreaking insights not only challenge traditional moral doctrines but encourage readers to critically assess their own ethical beliefs in a complex, interconnected world.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length65 hrs 55 mins
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Publish dateMay 28, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FORBEARANCES AND CARELESSNESS— CHARACTER
2CHAPTER XIII
3WHY MORAL JUDGMENTS ARE PASSED ON CONDUCT AND CHARACTER—MORAL VALUATION AND FREE-WILL
4CHAPTER XIV
5PRELIMINARY REMARKS—HOMICIDE IN GENERAL
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6CHAPTER XV
7HOMICIDE IN GENERAL (continued)
8CHAPTER XVI
9HOMICIDE IN GENERAL (concluded)
10CHAPTER XVII
11THE KILLING OF PARENTS, SICK PERSONS, CHILDREN—FETICIDE
12CHAPTER XVIII
13THE KILLING OF WOMEN, AND OF SLAVES—THE CRIMINALITY OF HOMICIDE INFLUENCED BY DISTINCTIONS OF CLASS
14CHAPTER XIX
15HUMAN SACRIFICE
16CHAPTER XX
17BLOOD-REVENGE AND COMPENSATION—THE PUNISHMENT OF DEATH
18CHAPTER XXI
19THE DUEL
20CHAPTER XXII
21BODILY INJURIES
22CHAPTER XXIII
23CHARITY AND GENEROSITY
24CHAPTER XXIV
25HOSPITALITY
26CHAPTER XXV
27THE SUBJECTION OF CHILDREN
28CHAPTER XXVI
29THE SUBJECTION OF WIVES
30CHAPTER XXVII
31SLAVERY
32INTRODUCTORY
33CHAPTER I
34THE EMOTIONAL ORIGIN OF MORAL JUDGMENTS
35CHAPTER II
36THE NATURE OF THE MORAL EMOTIONS
37CHAPTER III
38THE NATURE OF THE MORAL EMOTIONS (continued)
39CHAPTER IV
40THE NATURE OF THE MORAL EMOTIONS (concluded)
41CHAPTER V
42THE ORIGIN OF THE MORAL EMOTIONS
43CHAPTER VI
44ANALYSIS OF THE PRINCIPAL MORAL CONCEPTS
45CHAPTER VII
46CUSTOMS AND LAWS AS EXPRESSIONS OF MORAL IDEAS
47CHAPTER VIII
48THE GENERAL NATURE OF THE SUBJECTS OF ENLIGHTENED MORAL JUDGMENTS
49CHAPTER IX
50THE WILL AS THE SUBJECT OF MORAL JUDGMENT AND THE INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL EVENTS
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