On "moral sense" in Descent.
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On "moral sense" in Descent.
Comments on Descent.
EH’s refusal of position at Vienna.
Asks for a drawing from life of a "laughing monkey" (Cynopithecus niger) for Expression [p. 136].
Rereading Journal of researches, particularly on Buenos Aires and varieties of cattle observed there [pp. 145–6]. Reports a case of a cow in which the characters of the niata and two other breeds were combined.
Admits pointer illustration is faulty.
Discusses shame, remorse, social instincts, approbation, and other topics discussed in Descent, ch. 4. "But as yet I nail my colours to the mast."
French translation of Descent all but complete.
Hopes translation of Origin will soon be finished.
Invites him to visit.
Miss Butler is dead.
Thanks CD for copy of Descent; wishes it had appeared earlier so that he could have made use of the facts in his Principles of psychology [2d ed. (1870–2)].
On private property, with regard to tools and arms; comments on Maine’s book and the history of law regarding property.
Agrees that social instinct or love for fellows is the beginning of moral feeling. Responds to CD’s letter [7537].
Comments on points made in Hensleigh Wedgwood’s letter [7470] on moral sense in Descent.