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explain the genesis of the moral feelings which lie at the 

 bottom of sociality in the human race; and with reference 

 to this question I shall presently have a suggestion to offer, 

 which will be found as serviceable as it is interesting and 

 novel. Let us for the moment, however, consider the impli- 

 cations of some of the current ethical theories, and especially 

 let us examine the scientific basis of what is too crudely 

 designated as Utilitarianism. 



