ISBN: 9780243255160 - the ethics of evolution: a lecture given before the cambridge conferences and the brooklyn ethical association (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the ethics of evolution, arguing that ethical behavior is the result of our evolutionary accumulation of experiences, transmitted genetically across generations. The author critiques the centrality of pleasure and pain in other evolutionary theories of ethics, proposing instead that the goal of ethical behavior is the welfare of the individual and the race. The author traces the historical development of ethical systems, from theological and legalistic approaches to the author's preferred utilitarian framework, arguing that each system builds on and includes the insights of its predecessors. The author also explores the complex and nuanced nature of ethical behavior in the real world, examining the tension between individual and social welfare, the challenge of reconciling conflicting duties, and the place of altruism and self-sacrifice in an evolutionary framework. Ultimately, the book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the ethical implications of evolution, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in the intersection of science and morality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…