Morals and the Evolution of Man

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Morals and the Evolution of Man

by Max Simon Nordau

EN·~7 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

Morals and the Evolution of Man

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By - Max Nordau

0:01

A Translation of "Biologie der Ethik" - By MARIE A. LEWENZ, M.A. Fellow of University College, London

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MORALS AND THE EVOLUTION OF MAN

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CHAPTER I - THE PHENOMENON OF MORALITY

1:13:29

CHAPTER II - THE IMMANENCE OF THE CONCEPT OF MORALITY

1:02:28

CHAPTER III - THE BIOLOGICAL ASPECT OF MORALITY

51:58

CHAPTER IV - MORALITY AND LAW

47:20

CHAPTER V - INDIVIDUAL MORALITY AND COLLECTIVE IMMORALITY

1:07:41

CHAPTER VI - FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY

50:11

Description

In this thoughtful treatise the author examines why humans often curb their most instinctive urges, tracing morality back to the simple lessons learned by creatures in nature. Using a vivid aquarium experiment, the narrative shows how an invisible barrier can reshape behavior, suggesting that our own “glass” is an internal sense of prohibition that guides us well beyond raw appetite. The early chapters blend biology, philosophy, and early psychological observation to pose a fundamental question: what invisible force keeps us from following every desire?

The work moves from the biological roots of ethical feeling to broader social implications, contrasting individual conscience with collective norms. It explores the tension between freedom and responsibility, and how moral ideas evolve alongside humanity itself. Listeners will find a clear, engaging discussion that bridges scientific insight and everyday experience, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be human in a world where instinct and reason constantly collide.

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en

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~7 hours (441K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

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Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2011-11-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Max Simon Nordau

Max Simon Nordau

1849–1923

A doctor, critic, and fiery public speaker, he became one of the early leading voices of political Zionism while also writing sharp, widely discussed books about modern culture. His life moved between medicine, journalism, and activism, giving his work an unusual mix of argument, urgency, and style.

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