Selections from Previous Works With Remarks on Romanes' Mental Evolution in Animals, and a Psalm of Montreal

About this book

In an era marked by rapid scientific advancement and philosophical inquiry, "Selections from Previous Works" by Samuel Butler offers a profound exploration of morality and the evolution of thought. This collection features Butler's incisive essays, including his groundbreaking reflections on "mental evolution in animals" and the moral implications of progress. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this work challenges readers to reconsider the relationship between humanity and the natural world. Butler's unique perspective on the interplay of science and ethics invites a deeper understanding of our responsibilities in a changing society. Engage with this thought-provoking text to uncover the nuances of Butler's critique and the relevance of his ideas today.

More books by author: Butler, Samuel

• 

  The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original

• 

  The Iliad

• 

  The Odyssey

• 

  Erewhon; Or, Over the Range

• 

  The Note-Books of Samuel Butler

• 

  The Way of All Flesh

• 

  The Authoress of the Odyssey Where and when she wrote, who she was, the use she made of the Iliad, and how the poem grew under her hands

• 

  The Atlas of Ancient and Classical Geography