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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139780521133722
eBay Product ID (ePID)111572354
Product Key Features
Number of Pages282 Pages
Publication NameThe Philosophy of Human Evolution
LanguageEnglish
SubjectScience, Biology
Publication Year2012
TypeTextbook
AuthorMichael Ruse
SeriesCambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology
Dimensions
Item Height244 mm
Item Weight570 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMichael Ruse