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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... Existence closing your Account , should lose or know the type no more . The Eternal Saki from the Bowl has pour'd Millions of Bubbles like us , and will pour .... The process of moral advance has two aspects . One must distinguish ...
... Existence closing your Account , should lose or know the type no more . The Eternal Saki from the Bowl has pour'd Millions of Bubbles like us , and will pour .... The process of moral advance has two aspects . One must distinguish ...
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... existence of cultural effect on gene pools means that we may ultimately have to recognize the genetic effect of individuals of consid- erable cultural impact . The character and ability of St. Paul , Peter the Great , and Faraday so ...
... existence of cultural effect on gene pools means that we may ultimately have to recognize the genetic effect of individuals of consid- erable cultural impact . The character and ability of St. Paul , Peter the Great , and Faraday so ...
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... existence of a few " by - falls " or " fringe products " due to oddly assorted combinations from rather neurotic types . As an instance of this com- plete lack of far - sighted responsibility , let us consider the fact in the Honolulu ...
... existence of a few " by - falls " or " fringe products " due to oddly assorted combinations from rather neurotic types . As an instance of this com- plete lack of far - sighted responsibility , let us consider the fact in the Honolulu ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
Copyright | |
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