Biology and the Foundations of Ethics (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology) - Softcover

Book 3 of 23: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology

Maienschein, Jane

 
9780521559232: Biology and the Foundations of Ethics (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521559235 ISBN 13: 9780521559232
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

This collection of essays focuses on the connection between biology and questions in ethics.

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Review

"Evolution is present in some essays, but the general effort of the contributors - 'to ground ethics in nature' - provides a profitable read on the important issues in biology and science, especially for biologists, philosophers and social scientists." Research News and Opportunities in Science and Theology

Book Description

The first book to offer a historical perspective on the relation of biology and ethics. The essays, by leading scholars in the field, ask such questions as whether humans are innately selfish, and whether there are particular facets of human nature that bear directly on social practices.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521559235
ISBN 13 
9780521559232
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
346

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