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Moral Nature

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In Descent of Man, Darwin argued that human morality had evolved from the social instincts of animals, especially the bonds of sympathy and love. Darwin gathered observations over many decades on animal behavior: the heroic sacrifices of social insects,…

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  • … instincts that humans shared with animals. Darwin's moral theory was the most …
  • … compassion, guilt, and the pangs of conscience. Darwin's theory was condemned by The Times …
  • … discussion of the relationship between his theory and Mill's utilitarian ethics. "I …
  • … , Morley, John, to Darwin, 17 April 1871 "I don't think Mr. Mill's …
  • … and this is as much as you want, is it not? "I don't know whether you are indignant …
  • … in feelings of shame, and the praise or blame from one's fellows. "Shame is the …
  • … instinctive nature as before?" Letter 12610 : Preston, S. T. to Darwin, 20 May 1880
  • … Letter 12615 : Darwin, C. R. to Preston, S. T., 22 May 1880 "My conviction as yet …
  • … study of scientific creativity; together with Darwin's early and unpublished notebooks. …