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The Crisis In Morals: An Examination Of Rational Ethics In The Light Of Modern Science (1891)

The Crisis In Morals: An Examination Of Rational Ethics In The Light Of Modern Science (1891)

Bixby, James Thompson

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ISBN10: 1166997642
ISBN13: 9781166997649
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Crisis in Morals is a thought-provoking book written by James Thompson Bixby in 1891. In this book, Bixby examines the concept of rational ethics in the context of modern science. He argues that moral principles are not fixed and unchanging, but rather are subject to change and evolution based on scientific discoveries and advancements.Bixby explores the crisis in morals that he believes is occurring in society, as people struggle to reconcile traditional moral values with the rapidly changing world around them. He argues that the traditional religious and philosophical foundations of morality are no longer sufficient to guide people in the modern age.Drawing on the latest scientific discoveries, Bixby proposes a new approach to ethics that is based on reason and empirical evidence. He argues that moral principles should be grounded in the natural world and should be subject to scientific scrutiny and testing.Throughout the book, Bixby engages with a range of philosophical and scientific ideas, including evolution, psychology, and social theory. He also discusses the role of education and social institutions in shaping moral values and behavior.Overall, The Crisis in Morals is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between ethics and science, and a thought-provoking critique of traditional moral values. It remains a relevant and insightful work over a century after its initial publication.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.

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