Human evolution

a philosophical introduction

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Author

Michael Ruse

Publication

2012 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England

Language

English

Word Count

67,750 words, Guess

Page Count

271 pages

Identifiers

Internet Archivephilosophyofhuma0000ruse
ISBN-139780521117937
ISBN-139780521133722
ISBN-100521117933
ISBN-100521133726

and 5 more

Library of Congress Control Number2011039357
OCLC Control Number753301302
Better World Books9780521117937
Better World Books9780521133722
Open LibraryOL25054529M

Classifications

DDC599.93/8
LCCGN281 .R84 2012
LCCGN281.4

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"--

Subjects

Topics

Philosophy Social aspects Human evolution SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects

Series Statement

Cambridge introductions to philosophy and biology

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