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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... Evolution exists as a paramount fact within this universe . " Thus , if we wish to be as tightly logical as a Euclidean proposition - which we need if we claim our position to be logically sound - we have to recognize these two ...
... Evolution exists as a paramount fact within this universe . " Thus , if we wish to be as tightly logical as a Euclidean proposition - which we need if we claim our position to be logically sound - we have to recognize these two ...
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... evolution is necessarily the central purpose of mankind . As Haeckel observed at the opening of Darwin's impact ( 1890 ) , " Evolution is the key word that will either answer all the riddles which surround us , or put us on the way to ...
... evolution is necessarily the central purpose of mankind . As Haeckel observed at the opening of Darwin's impact ( 1890 ) , " Evolution is the key word that will either answer all the riddles which surround us , or put us on the way to ...
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... evolution , but derives from that acceptance an altogether different and more refined view of what the implications ... Evolution , then , combines cultural and biological evolution . As stated , one notes that in different species ...
... evolution , but derives from that acceptance an altogether different and more refined view of what the implications ... Evolution , then , combines cultural and biological evolution . As stated , one notes that in different species ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
Copyright | |
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