What did Spencer believe in the context of ethics and morality?
Divine command
Relative morality
Evolutionary ethics
Legal positivism
Answer
Spencer's Evolutionary ethics theory posited that ethical principles originate from the process of evolution. Spencer believed that as societies evolve, moral standards develop in alignment with the survival and success of the species. He asserted that actions that promote the well-being of individuals and the larger social group are considered morally right, while those with detrimental consequences are regarded as morally wrong.
Herbert Spencer: Unraveling the Mind of a Visionary Philosopher
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