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100	1		_aJevons, F. B. _q(Frank Byron), _d1858-1936
245	1	0	_aEvolution
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-12-15
508			_aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Christine Aldridge and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Evolution" by Frank B. Jevons is a philosophical essay written in the late 19th century. The work explores the implications of the scientific theory of evolution on human thought and morality, questioning how acceptance of this theory should influence a person's ethical actions in the world. Jevons engages with the tension between science and religion, tackling themes of optimism, progress, and the nature of good and evil. At the start of the book, Jevons sets the stage for a critical examination of societal views on progress fostered by scientific advancements. He highlights the profound changes in civilization in the last fifty years, underlining a general sense of optimism that pervades society, suggesting a belief in a continuous movement toward improvement. Within this context, he raises the question of whether this optimism is justified and explores the potential consequences of the evolutionary perspective on humanity's moral framework. Jevons's inquiry leads to a deeper investigation into the interplay between evolution and ethics, setting the tone for a rich philosophical discourse on the nature of existence and moral evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEvolution
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34656
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