Project Gutenberg 2006-10-24 Public domain in the USA. 247 Butler, Samuel 1835 1902 Cellarius Selections from Previous Works With Remarks on Romanes' Mental Evolution in Animals, and a Psalm of Montreal Selections from Erewhon -- From the Fair Haven -- Selections from life and habit -- Selections from evolution, old and new -- Extracts from unconscious memory -- Remarks on Mr. Romanes' Mental evolution in animals -- Extracts from Alps and sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino -- A psalm of Montreal. Transcribed from the 1884 Trubner & Co. edition by David Price "Selections from Previous Works" by Samuel Butler is a collection of essays and writings penned in the late 19th century. The text includes critical reflections on various topics, including Butler's insights on science and morality, and features selections from his earlier works, notably "Erewhon". The aim of the collection seems to be to challenge established views on societal norms, ethics, and the intersection between human behavior and health. The opening of the book presents a preface that sets the stage for Butler's commentary, particularly focusing on a critique of Mr. G. J. Romanes' views regarding instinct and inherited memory. Butler expresses his frustrations about scientific inaccuracies and the lack of accountability in the scientific community, showcasing his analytical mindset and a keen interest in the intersections of morality and health. The narrative proceeds to explore the peculiar customs of the fictional society of Erewhon, such as its inversions of morality regarding illness and crime, challenging readers to reconsider their perceptions of justice and social norms. This provocative beginning invites readers into a thought-provoking examination of societal values, making the text a rich resource for those interested in philosophical inquiry and social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English literature -- 19th century -- Miscellanea Romanes, George John, 1848-1894. Mental evolution in animals B PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 643828 2025-08-08T10:02:03.514349 text/html 644621 2006-10-24T01:56:38 text/html 322374 2025-08-08T10:02:12.873339 application/epub+zip 326526 2025-08-08T10:02:06.914374 application/epub+zip 308256 2025-08-08T10:02:05.581334 application/epub+zip 587959 2025-08-08T10:02:17.463306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 536216 2025-08-08T10:02:11.915369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 516997 2022-09-09T10:22:29.815800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 574464 2025-08-08T10:02:02.685344 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 574360 2006-10-24T02:11:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19593 2025-08-08T10:02:17.588281 application/rdf+xml 15443 2025-08-08T10:02:06.090333 image/jpeg 3760 2025-08-08T10:02:05.834336 image/jpeg 226018 2006-10-24T02:11:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 213155 2006-10-24T02:11:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 305063 2025-08-08T10:02:03.562351 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 en.wikipedia