Science and Morals and Other Essays

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Windle, Bertram Coghill Alan, Sir, 1858-1929

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Science and Morals and Other Essays" by Sir Bertram C. A. Windle is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intersection of scientific thought and moral philosophy, addressing how scientific advancements can influence ethical considerations in society. The opening portion suggests a critical examination of scientific views on heredity, evolution, and the role of morality in human existence. At the start of the volume, the author reflects on the nature of scientific discussions and the shifting paradigms within the scientific community, particularly leading up to World War I. Windle highlights the complexity of topics such as heredity, natural selection, and the implications of a purely materialistic worldview, questioning whether science can provide a comprehensive moral framework. His analysis indicates a tension between scientific inquiry and moral values, setting the stage for more profound discussions in the subsequent essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Science and morals

Theophobia and Nemesis

Within and without the system

Science in "bondage"

Science and the war

Heredity and "arrangement"

"Special creation"

Catholic writers and spontaneous generation

A theory of life.

Credits:

Produced by David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-02-25