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
26CHAPTER XXV
2CHAPTER XIII
27THE SUBJECTION OF CHILDREN
3WHY MORAL JUDGMENTS ARE PASSED ON CONDUCT AND CHARACTER—MORAL VALUATION AND FREE-WILL
28CHAPTER XXVI
4CHAPTER XIV
29THE SUBJECTION OF WIVES
5PRELIMINARY REMARKS—HOMICIDE IN GENERAL
30CHAPTER XXVII
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6CHAPTER XV
31SLAVERY
7HOMICIDE IN GENERAL (continued)
32INTRODUCTORY
8CHAPTER XVI
33CHAPTER I
9HOMICIDE IN GENERAL (concluded)
34THE EMOTIONAL ORIGIN OF MORAL JUDGMENTS
10CHAPTER XVII
35CHAPTER II
11THE KILLING OF PARENTS, SICK PERSONS, CHILDREN—FETICIDE
36THE NATURE OF THE MORAL EMOTIONS
12CHAPTER XVIII
37CHAPTER III
13THE KILLING OF WOMEN, AND OF SLAVES—THE CRIMINALITY OF HOMICIDE INFLUENCED BY DISTINCTIONS OF CLASS
38THE NATURE OF THE MORAL EMOTIONS (continued)
14CHAPTER XIX
39CHAPTER IV
15HUMAN SACRIFICE
40THE NATURE OF THE MORAL EMOTIONS (concluded)
16CHAPTER XX
41CHAPTER V
17BLOOD-REVENGE AND COMPENSATION—THE PUNISHMENT OF DEATH
42THE ORIGIN OF THE MORAL EMOTIONS
18CHAPTER XXI
43CHAPTER VI
19THE DUEL
44ANALYSIS OF THE PRINCIPAL MORAL CONCEPTS
20CHAPTER XXII
45CHAPTER VII
21BODILY INJURIES
46CUSTOMS AND LAWS AS EXPRESSIONS OF MORAL IDEAS
22CHAPTER XXIII
47CHAPTER VIII
23CHARITY AND GENEROSITY
48THE GENERAL NATURE OF THE SUBJECTS OF ENLIGHTENED MORAL JUDGMENTS
24CHAPTER XXIV
49CHAPTER IX
25HOSPITALITY
50THE WILL AS THE SUBJECT OF MORAL JUDGMENT AND THE INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL EVENTS
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