Project Gutenberg 2004-09-12 Public domain in the USA. 12366 Jefferis, B. G. (Benjamin Grant) 1851 Jefferis, Benjamin Grant Nichols, J. L. (James Lawrence) 1895 Nichols, James Lawrence Searchlights on Health: The Science of Eugenics Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Alicia Williams, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Searchlights on Health: The Science of Eugenics" by B. G. Jefferis and J. L. Nichols is a scientific publication focused on health, written in the early 20th century. This work aims to investigate the principles of eugenics and self-improvement, addressing the importance of physical and moral health in society, particularly in relation to personal purity and the roles of motherhood and marriage in shaping individuals and families. The opening of the book discusses the significant theme of "Knowledge is Safety," emphasizing the idea that education about health and morality is essential to prevent societal issues stemming from ignorance. It highlights the importance of self-control and disciplined living, positing that maintaining one's health and moral uprightness is vital for both individuals and future generations. Additionally, it introduces the concept of home as the first school of character, where values and habits are instilled, ultimately influencing society at large. The introductory sections set the tone for a practical guide aimed at enlightening readers about personal, familial, and societal health, thus calling for a proactive approach to understanding and addressing the consequences of neglecting these responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Hygiene Marriage Medicine, Popular Eugenics Sexual ethics HQ Text Racism Medicine Category: Health & Medicine Category: Philosophy & Ethics 1148872 2025-07-06T05:27:43.543215 text/html 1050172 2024-10-28T20:25:36 text/html 11660401 2025-07-06T05:28:24.092037 application/epub+zip 11634162 2025-07-06T05:27:55.985164 application/epub+zip 490613 2025-07-06T05:27:47.610239 application/epub+zip 32648046 2025-07-06T05:28:40.484947 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 32480822 2025-07-06T05:28:12.848103 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 800016 2022-09-07T02:13:40.176987 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 876280 2023-10-06T09:14:17.140897 text/plain 856412 2024-10-28T20:25:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18028 2025-07-06T05:28:40.763974 application/rdf+xml 20744 2025-07-06T05:27:48.329226 image/jpeg 4524 2025-07-06T05:27:48.012208 image/jpeg 10351672 2025-07-06T05:27:44.340256 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog