About this title: In this absorbing book, the author explores the roots of morality and ethics. He concludes that the idea of morality itself must have derived from human institutions, as there is no true proof of the existence of God. The author also traces how, as human societies grew, the idea of treating others according to a moral "code" developed at the same time that organized religions came into existence.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Times Books
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780805075205ISBN:0805075208
Description: Fair in Very Good jacket. Scattered owner's notes in pencil and pen throughout, heavier to early leaves. Newspaper article taped to front endpaper. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Date Published: 1/2/2005
ISBN-13:9780805077698ISBN:0805077693
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Date Published: 2005-01-02
ISBN-13:9780805077698ISBN:0805077693
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"An interesting look at morality - why and how we are moral - and the construction of a provisional ethical system that is neither dogmatically absolute nor irrationally relative, a more universal and tolerant morality that enhances the probability of the survival and well-being of all members of the species."
"Sounded very promising. I was hoping for something that explores both the biochemical/physiological causes of "evil" actions, as well as maybe some sociological perspectives based on interviews with adulterers, petty thieves, etc. Not so much. Basically the author just rambles on about his belief that morality isn't absolute, but that the provisional theory of morality holds that most things that are moral are moral in most situations. A few tidbits here and there were kind of interesting, but overall not really what I was looking for."
"I haven't read any other books by Shermer, although I have another one on my wish list. I like the way he explains the "science" of good and evil (I'm not sure if I would call it a science). It gave me a new perspective on human beings and our behavior as another animal specie. And now I understand much more why some people act towards others the way they do, and why they behave as they do in society."
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