Evolution and ethics

Book • 1893
In 'Evolution and Ethics', Thomas Henry Huxley examines the implications of evolutionary theory for ethics and morality.

He advocates for a naturalistic approach to ethics, emphasizing the importance of scientific reasoning in understanding human behavior and morality.

Huxley critiques Social Darwinism, arguing that ethical considerations should guide human conduct rather than evolutionary principles alone.

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