Project Gutenberg 2013-09-15 Public domain in the USA. 198 Moss, Arthur B. 1855 Natural Man Produced by David Widger "Natural Man" by Arthur B. Moss is a philosophical discourse written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the origins of humanity, challenging religious narratives and presenting a case for the evolution of man from lower organisms. It emphasizes an empirical approach to understanding human nature and morality, positing that virtues are cultivated rather than instinctual. The book explores themes of evolution, morality, and the progress of civilization, arguing that man has progressed from a state of natural wickedness towards a more virtuous existence through rational thought and the application of reason. Moss critiques the theological explanations of existence and religion's role in society, suggesting that true advancement comes from secular understanding and individual effort. By tracing the development of humanity in various cultural contexts, he illustrates the ongoing struggles between primitive instincts and the pursuit of knowledge, ultimately advocating for a future guided by reason and enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Human beings -- Origin Rationalism BL Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 58648 2025-10-17T14:27:34.490581 text/html 34482 2024-10-23T18:35:05 text/html 90233 2025-10-17T14:27:38.249540 application/epub+zip 88951 2025-10-17T14:27:36.152552 application/epub+zip 88952 2025-10-17T14:27:35.087549 application/epub+zip 168317 2025-10-17T14:27:39.747518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 161452 2025-10-17T14:27:37.620535 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129850 2022-09-20T03:40:42.878128 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 51672 2025-10-17T14:27:34.250565 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32050 2024-10-23T18:35:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15711 2025-10-17T14:27:39.867512 application/rdf+xml 11961 2025-10-17T14:27:35.588524 image/jpeg 3205 2025-10-17T14:27:35.337543 image/jpeg 87991 2025-10-17T14:27:34.498601 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