The philosophy of human evolution [electronic resource] / Michael Ruse.
Ruse, Michael.
2012
GN281 .R84 2012eb
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Title The philosophy of human evolution [electronic resource] / Michael Ruse.
Author Ruse, Michael.
ISBN 9781139223355 (electronic bk.)
1139223356 (electronic bk.)
9781139219921 (electronic bk.)
1139219928 (electronic bk.)
9780521117937
0521117933
9780521133722
0521133726
9781139216821
9786613598134
6613598135
Publication Details Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (x, 271 p.) : ill.
Call Number GN281 .R84 2012eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 599.93/8
Summary "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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-264) and index.
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Source of Description Description based on print version record.
Series Cambridge introductions to philosophy and biology.
Available in Other Form Philosophy of human evolution.
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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.

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