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The Invention of Altruism

- Making Moral Meanings in Victorian Britain

About The Invention of Altruism

This volume explores how Victorian philosophers, scientists, clergymen, and novelists debated the meaning of the new term 'altruism'. Including a reappraisal of Charles Darwin's ideas and insights into the rise of popular socialism, this study is highly relevant to contemporary debates about altruism, evolution, religion, and ethics.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780197264263
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 440
  • Published:
  • May 7, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 165x245x31 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 796 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: March 26, 2025

Description of The Invention of Altruism

This volume explores how Victorian philosophers, scientists, clergymen, and novelists debated the meaning of the new term 'altruism'. Including a reappraisal of Charles Darwin's ideas and insights into the rise of popular socialism, this study is highly relevant to contemporary debates about altruism, evolution, religion, and ethics.

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