Collected Essays

Collected Essays

Thomas Henry Huxley

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
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Ética y filosofía moral
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9781247890074
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'Collected Essays: Evolution and Ethics' presents a seminal work by Thomas Henry Huxley, a leading voice in 19th-century scientific thought and a staunch advocate for Darwin’s theory of evolution. This collection delves into the complex interplay between evolutionary science and ethical considerations, exploring the implications of Darwinism for human morality and social progress.Huxley’s essays offer profound insights into the scientific and philosophical debates of his time, challenging conventional wisdom and advancing a naturalistic worldview. With rigorous logic and eloquent prose, he tackles fundamental questions about the nature of humanity, the origins of morality, and the relationship between science and society. This volume remains a vital resource for understanding the historical context of evolutionary theory and its enduring relevance to contemporary ethical discussions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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