"Conscience & Fanaticism: An Essay on Moral Values" by George Henry Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers is a philosophical exploration of right and wrong that investigates the intricacies of moral principles and their role in shaping human actions and communal standards. It examines how the sense of right and wrong affects our choices, our understanding, and impacts social rules. The book begins by pointing out how often people behave in ways they believe are morally correct, while highlighting the varied ways in which people understand and use their moral compass. It scrutinizes how entities like governments and religious groups use morality to support their activities, sometimes causing conflicting outcomes. By tackling these difficulties, the author prepares for a deeper study of the connections between moral principles, ethical thinking, and the intensely held views that can emerge when personal convictions oppose what society expects.
Conscience & Fanaticism: An Essay on Moral Values
By George Henry Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers
Explore a debate from the past that questions how people's inner sense of what's right can lead to both great deeds and extreme beliefs.
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About the AuthorGeorge Henry Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers was a British anthropologist and eugenicist who was one of the wealthiest men in England in the interwar period. He embraced anti-Bolshevism and anti-Semitism and became a supporter of Oswald Mosley, which led to him being interned by the British government for two years during the Second World War.
George Henry Lane-Fox Pitt-Rivers was a British anthropologist and eugenicist who was one of the wealthiest men in England in the interwar period. He embraced anti-Bolshevism and anti-Semitism and became a supporter of Oswald Mosley, which led to him being interned by the British government for two years during the Second World War.
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