Ethical and Physiological Inquiries: Chiefly Relative to Subjects of Popular Interest (1862)

Ethical and Physiological Inquiries: Chiefly Relative to Subjects of Popular Interest is a book written by Alexander Hamilton Dana in 1862. The book is a collection of essays that explore various topics related to ethics and physiology that were of popular interest during the time. The essays in the book cover a wide range of subjects, including the ethics of slavery, the physiological effects of alcohol, and the morality of war. Dana approaches these topics from a scientific and philosophical perspective, drawing upon his own research and the work of other experts in the field.Throughout the book, Dana argues that ethical and physiological questions are closely intertwined and that a better understanding of one can lead to a better understanding of the other. He also emphasizes the importance of considering the social and cultural context in which these questions arise.Overall, Ethical and Physiological Inquiries provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural climate of the mid-19th century. It offers insights into the debates and discussions that shaped the era and provides a valuable perspective on the ethical and physiological questions that continue to be relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.