The Origin and Development of the Moral Ideas
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Edvard Alexander Westermarck war ein finnischer Philosoph und Soziologe, dessen wissenschaftliche Arbeit sich mit den grundlegenden Strukturen der menschlichen Gesellschaft befasste. Er ist besonders bekannt für seine wegweisenden Studien zur Exogamie und zum Inzesttabu. Durch seine rigorose Analyse versuchte Westermarck, die Ursprünge und die Entwicklung sozialer Normen und Verwandtschaftssysteme zu beleuchten und bleibende Einblicke in das menschliche Dasein zu geben.






The book offers a pioneering comparative analysis of marriage ceremonies across various regions of Morocco, highlighting the diverse customs and rituals practiced by different social and cultural groups. Westermarck delves into the origins of these ceremonial traditions, exploring their historical and cultural significance. This in-depth study provides valuable insights into the rich tapestry of Moroccan society and its marriage practices.
The book holds significant value in literature, recognized by scholars and academicians alike. It serves as an essential part of the knowledge base for future generations. To ensure its legacy, it has been reproduced in its original print format, preserving any marks or annotations to maintain its authentic character.
The second volume of this two-volume set delves into Edward Westermarck's extensive observations of Moroccan culture during his years spent in the country. It examines various aspects of life, including the rituals and beliefs associated with the Islamic calendar, agricultural practices, and childbirth customs. Westermarck's firsthand experiences and detailed insights provide a rich understanding of the local traditions and societal norms of the time.
Valued by scholars for its literary significance, this book is presented in its original form to maintain its authenticity. Intentionally preserved marks highlight its historical context, ensuring its knowledge remains accessible for future generations.
The book holds significant value in literature, recognized by academicians and scholars alike. It serves as an essential knowledge base for future generations. To honor its original form, this edition is presented in print exactly as it was first published, intentionally retaining any marks or annotations to preserve its authenticity and true nature.
The history of human marriage is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.