The Universal Kinship

The Universal Kinship, published in 1906 by J. Howard Moore, is a philosophical work that explores the deep connections between humans and all sentient beings through the lens of Darwinian evolutionary science. Moore challenges anthropocentric ethics and advocates for extending the Golden Rule to include nonhuman animals, proposing a moral framework that recognizes our shared evolutionary ancestry. The book is divided into three sections detailing the physical, psychical, and ethical aspects of this kinship, calling for a compassionate approach to our responsibilities toward other creatures.