Sympathy and the Basis of Morality

According to George Eliot, "the greatest benefit we owe to the artist, whether painter, poet, or novelist, is the extension of our sympathies". In her view, morality does not need any theological foundation and is better off without it. The basic error in the Christian views is their failu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Irwin, T
Format: Book section
Published: John Wiley and Sons 2013