01926cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500160014126400510015730000470020833600260025533700260028133800360030750000310034350800290037452010900040353400450149365300270153865300160156585600430158143728UtSlPG20260610134014.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aMoss, Arthur B.,d1855-10aNatural Man 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-09-15  aProduced by David Widger  a"Natural Man" by Arthur B. Moss is a philosophical discourse written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the origins of humanity, challenging religious narratives and presenting a case for the evolution of man from lower organisms. It emphasizes an empirical approach to understanding human nature and morality, positing that virtues are cultivated rather than instinctual.  The book explores themes of evolution, morality, and the progress of civilization, arguing that man has progressed from a state of natural wickedness towards a more virtuous existence through rational thought and the application of reason. Moss critiques the theological explanations of existence and religion's role in society, suggesting that true advancement comes from secular understanding and individual effort. By tracing the development of humanity in various cultural contexts, he illustrates the ongoing struggles between primitive instincts and the pursuit of knowledge, ultimately advocating for a future guided by reason and enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHuman beings -- Origin  aRationalism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43728