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The Philosophy of Human Evolution

By Michael Ruse

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2012
ISBN
0521133726, 9780521133722
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
1 MB (1328840 bytes)
Series
Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology
Pages
280\0
Time added
2013-10-14 06:35:45

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.

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