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  • Ethical Relativity

    Enriched edition. Redefining Morality: A Philosophical Exploration of Ethical Relativism

    by Edward Westermarck, Lance Weatherby ...
    In "Ethical Relativity," Edward Westermarck presents a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of ethics and its dependence on cultural and social contexts. Employing a clear and rigorous analytical style, Westermarck argues against universal moral principles, asserting that ethical norms are often shaped by collective societal experiences and attitudes. The book delves into the implications ... Read more

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  • The History of Human Marriage: Third Edition

    by Edward Westermarck ...
    It is in the firm conviction that the history of human civilization should be made an object of as scientific a treatment as the history of organic nature that I write this book. Like the phenomena of physical and psychical life those of social life should be classified into certain groups, and each group investigated with regard to its origin and development. Only when treated in this way can ... Read more

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  • The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas

    by Edward Westermarck ...
    THAT the moral concepts are ultimately based on emotions either of indignation or approval, is a fact which a certain school of thinkers have in vain attempted to deny. The terms which embody these concepts must originally have been used—indeed they still constantly are so used—as direct expressions of such emotions with reference to the phenomena which evoked them. Men pronounced certain acts to ... Read more

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  • The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas

    by Edward Westermarck ...
    In "The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas," Edward Westermarck embarks on an ambitious exploration of morality's evolution through a comprehensive anthropological lens. The book, characterized by its analytical rigor and clarity of prose, critiques prevailing moral philosophies while situating moral concepts within the context of human social development. Westermarck meticulously ... Read more

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  • Ethical Relativity

    Enriched edition. How Cultural Diversity Shapes Moral Norms—An Anthropological Inquiry into Ethical Pluralism

    by Edward Westermarck ...
    In "Ethical Relativity," Edward Westermarck delves into the complex landscape of moral philosophy, examining the nature of ethics and the implications of cultural diversity on moral standards. Employing a clear and engaging prose style, Westermarck challenges established notions of absolute morality by proposing that ethical beliefs are deeply rooted in cultural contexts. Through a rigorous ... Read more

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  • Midsummer Customs in Morocco

    (Folklore History Series)

    by Edward Westermarck ...
    Morocco, a crossroads of ancient traditions, religious beliefs, and seasonal rites, comes vividly to life in Edward Westermarck's essay Midsummer Customs in Morocco.Drawing on first-hand observations and oral histories collected from rural communities at the turn of the twentieth century, Westermarck documents Morocco's midsummer rituals. From fire festivals to magical practices and the symbolic ... Read more

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  • The Principles of Fasting (Folklore History Series)

    by Edward Westermarck ...
    Fasting has long been connected with worship and penitence, many religious orders and tribal cultures use fasting. This book explores the reason for fasting and the special connection it has for the participants. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in ... Read more

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  • Ethical Relativity

    by Edward Westermarck ...
    Series series International Library of Philosophy
    This is Volume of VI Of six in a series on Ethic and Political Philosophy. Originally published in 1932, this study looks at how the emotional origin of moral judgments consistently leads to a denial of the objective validity ascribed to them both by common sense and by normative theories of ethics. ... Read more

    $114.04 CAD

  • Marriage Ceremonies in Morocco (Routledge Revivals)

    by Edward Westermarck ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First published in 1914, this title was the first comparative study of the marriage ceremonies in different parts of Morocco. Westermarck considers how ceremonial customs and rituals differ across social and cultural groups throughout the country and discusses their possible roots. Based on extensive primary research, visiting many of the tribes and places mentioned in the book, this is a really ... Read more

    $94.81 CAD

  • Ritual and Belief in Morocco: Vol. II (Routledge Revivals)

    by Edward Westermarck ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Between the years of 1898 and 1926, Edward Westermarck spent a total of seven years in Morocco, visiting towns and tribes in different parts of the country, meeting local people and learning about their language and culture; his findings are noted in this two-volume set, first published in 1926. The first volume contains extensive reference material, including Westermarck’s system of ... Read more

    $94.81 CAD

  • Ritual and Belief in Morocco: Vol. I (Routledge Revivals)

    by Edward Westermarck ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Between the years of 1898 and 1926, Edward Westermarck spent a total of seven years in Morocco, visiting towns and tribes in different parts of the country, meeting local people and learning about their language and culture; his findings are noted in this two-volume set, first published in 1926. Alongside extensive reference material, including Westermarck’s system of transliteration and a ... Read more

    $111.30 CAD

  • The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution of Ethical Principles

    by Edward Westermarck, Lance Weatherby ...
    In "The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas," Edward Westermarck embarks on an exhaustive exploration of the evolution of moral concepts, analyzing their sociocultural underpinnings. Westermarck employs a comparative approach, drawing on diverse cultures and historical periods to illustrate the dynamic nature of morality. His literary style is rigorous yet accessible, reflecting both ... Read more

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