02766cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000310011624501160014726400510026330000470031433600260036133700260038733800360041350000310044950503140048050800670079452013550086153400450221665300540226165300650231585600430238099900170242319610UtSlPG20260610133445.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBaPR1 aButler, Samuel,d1835-190210aSelections from Previous Works :bWith Remarks on Romanes' Mental Evolution in Animals, and a Psalm of Montreal 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2006-10-240 aSelections from Erewhon -- From the Fair Haven -- Selections from life and habit -- Selections from evolution, old and new -- Extracts from unconscious memory -- Remarks on Mr. Romanes' Mental evolution in animals -- Extracts from Alps and sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino -- A psalm of Montreal. aTranscribed from the 1884 Trubner & Co. edition by David Price a"Selections from Previous Works" by Samuel Butler is a collection of essays and writings penned in the late 19th century. The text includes critical reflections on various topics, including Butler's insights on science and morality, and features selections from his earlier works, notably "Erewhon". The aim of the collection seems to be to challenge established views on societal norms, ethics, and the intersection between human behavior and health. The opening of the book presents a preface that sets the stage for Butler's commentary, particularly focusing on a critique of Mr. G. J. Romanes' views regarding instinct and inherited memory. Butler expresses his frustrations about scientific inaccuracies and the lack of accountability in the scientific community, showcasing his analytical mindset and a keen interest in the intersections of morality and health. The narrative proceeds to explore the peculiar customs of the fictional society of Erewhon, such as its inversions of morality regarding illness and crime, challenging readers to reconsider their perceptions of justice and social norms. This provocative beginning invites readers into a thought-provoking examination of societal values, making the text a rich resource for those interested in philosophical inquiry and social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEnglish literature -- 19th century -- Miscellanea aRomanes, George John, 1848-1894. Mental evolution in animals40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19610 c60970d60970