The Philosophy of Human Evolution

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Evolution, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects
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Author: Michael Ruse ISBN: 9781139208963
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: January 12, 2012
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Michael Ruse
ISBN: 9781139208963
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: January 12, 2012
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

This book provides a unique discussion of human evolution from a philosophical viewpoint, looking at the facts and interpretations since Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man. Michael Ruse explores such topics as the nature of scientific theories, the relationships between culture and biology, the problem of progress and the extent to which evolutionary issues pose problems for religious beliefs. He identifies these issues, highlighting the problems for morality in a world governed by natural selection. By taking a philosophical viewpoint, the full ethical and moral dimensions of human evolution are examined. This book engages the reader in a thorough discussion of the issues, appealing to students in philosophy, biology and anthropology.

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This book provides a unique discussion of human evolution from a philosophical viewpoint, looking at the facts and interpretations since Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man. Michael Ruse explores such topics as the nature of scientific theories, the relationships between culture and biology, the problem of progress and the extent to which evolutionary issues pose problems for religious beliefs. He identifies these issues, highlighting the problems for morality in a world governed by natural selection. By taking a philosophical viewpoint, the full ethical and moral dimensions of human evolution are examined. This book engages the reader in a thorough discussion of the issues, appealing to students in philosophy, biology and anthropology.

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