Human evolution

Human evolution: a philosophical introduction

by Ruse, Michael

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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 se…

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  • Full title :Human evolution : a philosophical introduction / Michael Ruse.

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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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  • Publication Date:2012.

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  • Description:pages cm.

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:0521133726, 9780521133722
  • oclc:ocn799995160
  • LC Classification:GN281
  • Dewey Decimal:599.93/8

Table of Contents

Machine generated contents note: 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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Subjects

Homme -- Évolution Human evolution -- Philosophy Human evolution -- Social aspects SCIENCE -- Philosophy & Social Aspects

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Ruse, Michael

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