The Basis of Morality
1915
The Basis of Morality, published in 1915 by Annie Besant, is a philosophical treatise that examines the foundations of ethics and moral principles. Besant critiques various bases for morality, including revelation, intuition, and utility, ultimately advocating for an evolutionary perspective that adapts to human consciousness and social progress. The work is notable for its in-depth analysis of moral dilemmas and its influence on Theosophical thought, reflecting Besant's commitment to social justice and ethical evolution.
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“Mysticism is the most scientific form of religion, for it bases itself, as does all science, on experience and experiment”
— Annie Besant
“Even the outer God must hide, ere the Inner God can manifest; the cry of agony of the Crucified must be wrung from the tortured lips; "My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?" precedes the realisation of the God within.””
— Annie Besant
