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The philosophy of human evolution / Michael Ruse.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 0521133726 (paperback)
- ISBN: 0521117933 (hardback)
- ISBN: 9780521117937 (hardback)
- ISBN: 9780521133722 (paperback)
- Physical Description: x, 271 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: Cambridge ; Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-264) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | Donation ; 2012/11. |
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| Subject: | Human evolution > Philosophy. Human evolution > Social aspects. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Lansdowne Library | GN 281 R84 2012 (Text) | 26040002977573 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
| VIU Library - Nanaimo Campus | GN 281 R84 2012 (Text) | M012056332 | STACKS | Volume hold | Available | - |
