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The study which follows is, an examination of the moral con sciousness of a small group of young men and young 'women connected with the University of Wisconsin. Reasons are of fered, however, for believing that the results obtained hold for a large section of the American and presumably, therefore, of European society. But no conclusions are drawn from our data as to the relation of custom and the moral code among semi civilized or still more primitive peoples. I trust my readers will exhibit a similar conservatism with regard to inferences in the reverse direction. Some of them will doubtless approach this study with very definite views of the place of custom in primitive morality. I hope they will not allow such views to prevent them from making an impartial examination of the material here presented. Of course the unity of the race creates a certain presumption that the fundamental forces at work at one stage of development will be found at all the other stages also. But this general presumption can not be final in a matter like that which is before us. Let it be assumed for the sake of argument that moral judgments are entirely unreasoned at the lower end of the scale of human existence. It will be admitted by everybody, I suppose, that they are largely, if not entirely, reasoned among the most intelligent and thoughtful members Of the most highly civilized communities, laymen as well as philosophers. This being granted, nothing but actual investi gation can determine how far down the scale this insight ex tends. The evidence adduced concerning any particular social group must therefore be allowed to stand or fall on its own merits.
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The study which follows is, an examination of the moral con sciousness of a small group of young men and young 'women connected with the University of Wisconsin. Reasons are of fered, however, for believing that the results obtained hold for a large section of the American and presumably, therefore, of European society. But no conclusions are drawn from our data as to the relation of custom and the moral code among semi civilized or still more primitive peoples. I trust my readers will exhibit a similar conservatism with regard to inferences in the reverse direction. Some of them will doubtless approach this study with very definite views of the place of custom in primitive morality. I hope they will not allow such views to prevent them from making an impartial examination of the material here presented. Of course the unity of the race creates a certain presumption that the fundamental forces at work at one stage of development will be found at all the other stages also. But this general presumption can not be final in a matter like that which is before us. Let it be assumed for the sake of argument that moral judgments are entirely unreasoned at the lower end of the scale of human existence. It will be admitted by everybody, I suppose, that they are largely, if not entirely, reasoned among the most intelligent and thoughtful members Of the most highly civilized communities, laymen as well as philosophers. This being granted, nothing but actual investi gation can determine how far down the scale this insight ex tends. The evidence adduced concerning any particular social group must therefore be allowed to stand or fall on its own merits.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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In presenting a study which makes use of the questionaire, I am well aware that this method is at present viewed in some quarters with decided disfavor. That there is genuine warrant for such an attitude I do not hesitate to admit. But the criticisms urged affect at bottom not so much the method itself as its uncritical employment on the part of certain persons whose zeal outruns their discretion. That, in itself, it is sound and capable of bringing forth good fruit is demonstrated - if in no other way - by the results obtained by Sir Francis Galton in his studies of imagery and other allied phenomena. Its value in any particular case, therefore, is not to be hastily prejudged, but is rather to be determined by an examination of what it is set to do, the care with which returns are sifted, the precautions used against possible sources of error, and the relation established between data and conclusions. Nothing would be more fatal to the future of ethics than a general condemnation before a hearing of all studies of the moral life that employ the questionaire. For, if we are to solve the problems of our science, we simply must begin in some way or other to study the moral life about us in its concreteness. Contemporary economics must point us our way. Economics began its career with the production of analytic treatises of which "The Wealth of Nations" is the typical example. Data were obtained partly from introspection, partly from observation, more or less careful, of that part of the industrial world with which circumstances had happened to make the author acquainted.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the origins of moral judgements, arguing that they stem from custom and kindred forces, rather than existing independently of human interaction. The author challenges the prevailing notion that customs inherently shape morality, suggesting instead that they influence it to a limited extent. Drawing on a study of moral judgments of university students, the author presents evidence that suggests the existence of universal moral standards that transcend cultural norms. The book explores the relationship between custom and morality, challenging the conventional wisdom that custom is the sole source of moral values. It argues that morality is more complex and multifaceted, with a rich tapestry of influences that shape its development. The author presents a nuanced understanding of the role of custom in morality, acknowledging its influence while also highlighting the limitations of its power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330827635_0
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