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On Mr. Spencer's Data of Ethics

By Malcolm Guthrie
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The author offers a detailed critique of an evolutionary account of ethics, examining its philosophical premises and scientific foundations. He considers scientific, biological, and sociological explanations for moral development, explores the roles of feeling, pleasure and pain, and evaluates the claim that life consists in a continuous adjustment of inner to outer relations. Subsequent chapters survey competing ethical systems, analyze the emergence of free will, and probe the relation between evolutionary theory and religion. The work concludes with a concise recapitulation of objections and suggested directions for further scrutiny by readers already acquainted with the debated theory.

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Malcolm Guthrie

Malcolm Guthrie was a philosopher and writer known for his critical examination of ethical theories. His notable work, "On Mr. Spencer's Data of Ethics," engages with the ideas of Herbert Spencer, exploring the foundations of ethics and morality. Guthrie's contributions to philosophical discourse reflect a keen interest in the interplay between ethics and empirical data, positioning him within the broader context of 19th-century philosophical thought. His work invites readers to consider the implications of ethical frameworks in relation to scientific understanding.

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