Beyondism: Religion from ScienceExpanding on his earlier work, Cattell applies the Beyondist viewpoint to major ethical questions. Starting from the premise that evolution is the fundamental process present in the universe, he explains that human evolution is governed by natural selection among groups, which in turn, is based upon genetic and cultural selection among individuals. Since natural selection of individuals is directed toward forming a viable group, the genetic and cultural shaping of individuals must fit the survival conditions of the group. The goal of Beyondism is to find these ethical and cultural conditions that are necessary for successful evolutionary adaptation and advancement. |
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... emotional cravings , e.g. , to retaining a child's depen- dence on a father figure into the turmoil of adult life , and also into the dynamics they have created to sustain inherently unpalatable ethical controls . Almost all such ...
... emotional cravings , e.g. , to retaining a child's depen- dence on a father figure into the turmoil of adult life , and also into the dynamics they have created to sustain inherently unpalatable ethical controls . Almost all such ...
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... emotional form of a religion and its beliefs will be partly dependent on racial temperament ( and probably also the same with art ) . For exam- ple , as far as extraversion is concerned we know extraverts prefer bright- er color masses ...
... emotional form of a religion and its beliefs will be partly dependent on racial temperament ( and probably also the same with art ) . For exam- ple , as far as extraversion is concerned we know extraverts prefer bright- er color masses ...
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... emotional prejudices , whereas Beyond- ism lets emotions become attached to new , prediscovered scientific- ethical truths . A clear analysis of relations , and a vigilance against the above kinds of abuse , are vital to the infusion of ...
... emotional prejudices , whereas Beyond- ism lets emotions become attached to new , prediscovered scientific- ethical truths . A clear analysis of relations , and a vigilance against the above kinds of abuse , are vital to the infusion of ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
Copyright | |
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