Chapter X: Part VI: Morality and Religion

CHAPTER I.

MORALITY.

Limits of criticism 431

Italian consciousness of demoralization 432

The modern sense of honour 433

Power of the imagination 435

The passion for gambling and for vengeance 436

Breach of the marriage tie 441

Position of the married woman 442

Spiritualization of love 445

General emancipation from moral restraints 446

Brigandage 448

Paid assassination: poisoning 450

Absolute wickedness 453

Morality and individualism 454