Moral Teleology Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book develops a unified theory of moral progress. It argues that there are mechanisms in place that drive societies towards moral improvement. The first part shows that cultural evolution successfully explains the origins of modern forms of morally welcome change. The second part argues that there is logical space for a moderate form of teleology, and that the converse case for moral decline is weak. It addresses the types, drivers and institutions of moral progress that allow for the cumul...