Victorian Voices and Modern Morality

This chapter examines the influence of Victorian artists and poets, particularly William Morris, in opposing industrialization and its environmental impacts. It connects these artistic sentiments to modern critiques of morality, exploring the transition from a Christian moral framework to subjective relativism. Furthermore, the conversation delves into philosophical discussions on happiness, ethical systems, and the paradox of liberalism's historical contradictions, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of traditional values in contemporary ethical discourse.