The ethics of Hercules : $b A study of man's body as the sole determinant of ethical values

"The Ethics of Hercules" by Robert Chenault Givler is an early 20th-century exploration of how our bodies dictate what we believe is right and wrong. It claims that understanding our biology is key to understanding ethics, suggesting that ethics comes from our actions and bodily functions. Givler sets out to create a scientific, hands-on approach to ethics, moving away from older, more abstract ideas. He uses the strong figure of Hercules as a symbol of facing ethical problems head-on, contrasting him with characters who avoid challenges. The goal is to reveal basic truths about ethics, using science to challenge our old beliefs about good and evil and inviting the reader to rethink what they thought they knew.