From:
Asa Gray
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Apr 1871
Source of text:
DAR 165: 175, 175/2
Summary:
Is reading Descent.
Encloses some answers to CD’s queries about expressions of Laura Bridgman.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Is reading Descent.
Encloses some answers to CD’s queries about expressions of Laura Bridgman.
Cannot provide comment on GF’s paper for publication. Hopes GF will publish in Nature. Will consider his remarks when revising book [Descent].
Comments on JM’s review of Descent, vol. 2 [Pall Mall Gaz. 13 (1871): 1358–9].
Mistake CD made "in speaking of greatest happiness as the foundation of morals" is unintelligible to CD. Discusses J. S. Mill’s view of moral feelings as natural. Discusses basis of conscience.
Glad to read remarks on hive-bees.
Sends German edition of Descent, vol. 1. Expects good sale. Hopes CD will offer him additional books to publish.