Chapter LXXXI: Conclusion

Recapitulation of the theory of the moral consciousness set forth in vol. I., pp. 738-741.--This theory supported by the fact that not only moral emotions but non-moral retributive emotions are felt with reference to phenomena exactly similar in their general nature to those on which moral judgments are passed, p. 741.--As also by the circumstance that the very acts, forbearances, and omissions which are condemned as wrong are also apt to call forth anger and revenge, and that the acts and forbearances which are praised as morally good are apt to call forth gratitude, p. 741 _sq._--The variations of the moral ideas partly due to different external conditions, p. 742.--But chiefly to psychical causes, pp. 742-746.--The duties to neighbours have gradually become more expansive owing to the expansion of the altruistic sentiment, p. 743 _sq._--The influence of reflection upon moral judgments has been increasing, p. 744 _sq._--The influence of sentimental antipathies and likings has been decreasing, _ibid._--The influence which the belief in supernatural forces or beings or in a future state has exercised upon the moral ideas of mankind, p. 745 _sq._--Remarks as to the future development of the moral ideas, p. 746.

ADDITIONAL NOTES . . . pp. 747-754

AUTHORITIES QUOTED . . pp. 755-835

SUBJECT INDEX . . . . pp. 837-865

THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MORAL IDEAS