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9780534542610

Biology, Ethics, and the Origins of Life

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  • ISBN13:

    9780534542610

  • ISBN10:

    0534542611

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1995-01-01
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning

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This unique anthology, with contributions by scientists and philosophers of science, including a Nobel laureate, a Templeton prize winner, and members of the National Academy of Sciences, has been edited for undergraduate students in philosophy, human evolution/ecology and interdisciplinary studies.

Table of Contents

Biology, Ethics, and the Origins of Life: An Introductionp. 1
The Origin of Life and the Value of Lifep. 15
Facing Naturep. 39
Mass Extinction and Human Responsibilityp. 63
Evolutionary Ethics: A Defensep. 89
The Difference of Being Human: Ethical Behavior as an Evolutionary Byproductp. 113
When Natural Selection and Culture Conflictp. 137
Biology and Theology on Human Nature: Ethics and Geneticsp. 163
Darwinism and Postmodern Theismp. 191
Epiloguep. 217
Glossaryp. 239
Indexp. 245
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