The philosophy of human evolution
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The philosophy of human evolution
（Cambridge introductions to philosophy and biology）
Cambridge University Press, 2012
- : hbk
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-264) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Evolutionary biology
- 2. Human evolution
- 3. Real science, good science?
- 4. Progress
- 5. Knowledge
- 6. Morality
- 7. Sex, orientation, and race
- 8. From eugenics to medicine
- Bibliography.
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