Evolution and Ethics: Human Morality in Bilogical and Religious Perspective: Human Morality in Biological and Religious Perspective - Brossura

Clayton, Philip; Schloss, Jeffrey

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ISBN 10: 0802826954 ISBN 13: 9780802826954

Casa editrice: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2004

Riassunto

Christians frequently resist evolutionary theory, believing it to be incompatible with the core values of their tradition. But what exactly are the tensions between evolution and religious faith in the area of human morality? Evolution and Ethics examines the burning questions of human morality from the standpoint of Christian thought and contemporary biology, asking where the two perspectives diverge and where they may complement one another. Representing a significant dialogue between world-class scientists, philosophers, and theologians, this volume explores the central features of biological and religious accounts of human morality, introducing the leading theories and locating the key points of contention. Central to these discussions are the questions of whether human actions are ever genuinely selfless, whether there is something in the moral life that transcends biological function, and whether one can sensibly speak of an overall purpose to the course of evolution. Certain to engage scholars, students, and general readers alike, Evolution and Ethics offers a balanced, levelheaded, constructive approach to an often divisive d e b a te. Contributors: Larry Arnhart Christopher Boehm Craig A. Boyd Robert Boyd Michael J. Chapman Philip Clayton Loren Haarsma John Hare S. Mark Heim David C. Lahti Thomas Jay Oord Gregory R. Peterson Joseph Poulshock Peter J. Richerson Philip A. Rolnick Holmes Rolston III Michael Ruse Jeffrey Schloss René van Woudenberg

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0802826954
• ISBN 13: 9780802826954
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 349
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile