02502cam a22003373u 4500 65293 UtSlPG 20260610134516.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 34008118 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HB Owen, Robert Dale, 1801-1877 Owen's Moral Physiology; or, A Brief and Plain Treatise on the Population Question Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-05-09 Richard Tonsing, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Owen's Moral Physiology; or, A Brief and Plain Treatise on the Population Question" by Ralph Glover, M.D. is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This treatise tackles the delicate issues surrounding human reproduction, population control, and social morality, focusing on how understanding our physiological nature can influence societal norms and the well-being of families. The text argues for the necessity of controlled reproduction and the benefits that can arise from educated discussions regarding the reproductive instinct. The opening of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of moral physiology, beginning with an introduction to the fundamental reproductive instincts and their implications for personal and societal well-being. It discusses the concept of utility as it relates to family planning and population control, emphasizing the desire for knowledge over ignorance. Glover introduces the idea of a moral restraint on reproduction, suggesting that such control is essential for securing happiness and reducing societal issues like poverty and intemperance. He positions his discussion as a response to prevailing misconceptions about the reproductive instinct, advocating for clear communication and understanding to prevent the deleterious effects of unrestrained procreation on both individuals and society at large. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Birth control Malthusianism Glover, Ralph https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65293 106116 106116