
In this thought‑provoking treatise, a pioneering psychiatrist turns his scientific gaze toward the forces that drive human desire. He argues that the sexual instinct, rather than being merely suppressed, can be transformed into a higher creative energy that fuels moral vigor and societal progress. By linking the habit of drinking to a distortion of that vital power, he makes a compelling case for how personal discipline can uplift both the individual and the community.
The work also tackles the social institutions that shape intimate life. With clear‑sighted criticism of prostitution and a defense of monogamous partnership as the most effective framework for nurturing offspring, he warns of the devastating impact of contagious diseases on future generations. Readers are invited to consider how a more enlightened approach to sexuality might reshape morals, health, and the very fabric of civilization.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (61K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: The New Age Press, 1908.
Credits
Produced by Tim Lindell, Donald Cummings, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2023-10-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1848–1931
A Swiss scientist with an unusually wide range, he helped shape early brain science while also becoming one of the best-known ant researchers of his time. His life and work brought together psychiatry, neuroanatomy, and a lasting fascination with social behavior in both humans and insects.
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