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The philosophy of human evolution
- Title
- The philosophy of human evolution / Michael Ruse.
- Author
- Ruse, Michael.
- Publication
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 12-3236 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- x, 271 p. : ill., maps; 26 cm.
- 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"--
- Donor/Sponsor
- Purchased with the Jeremiah Kaplan Endowment for the Social Sciences.
- Series Statement
- Cambridge introductions to philosophy and biology
- Uniform Title
- Cambridge introductions to philosophy and biology.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- 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.
- Call Number
- JFE 12-3236
- ISBN
- 9780521117937 (hardback)
- 0521117933 (hardback)
- 9780521133722 (paperback)
- 0521133726 (paperback)
- LCCN
- 2011039357
- OCLC
- YBP 2011039357
- Author
- Ruse, Michael.
- Title
- The philosophy of human evolution / Michael Ruse.
- Imprint
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
- Series
- Cambridge introductions to philosophy and biologyCambridge introductions to philosophy and biology.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 12-3236