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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... least an inherent tendency , in general , for the adoption of one element to lead in step - like fashion to the adoption of the whole internally dynam- ically consistent new pattern . Besides changes of culture by materialistic ...
... least an inherent tendency , in general , for the adoption of one element to lead in step - like fashion to the adoption of the whole internally dynam- ically consistent new pattern . Besides changes of culture by materialistic ...
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... least a remote possibility that they could do so by avoiding all the intergroup competition pressures by the device I have elsewhere de- scribed as " the Hedonic Pact " among nations . This is a pact to abolish competition . It is true ...
... least a remote possibility that they could do so by avoiding all the intergroup competition pressures by the device I have elsewhere de- scribed as " the Hedonic Pact " among nations . This is a pact to abolish competition . It is true ...
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... least recognize that we are speaking of " forces " at least as great as the " brain " group accorded to the army or the United Nations Organi- zation . How soon will the general public be prepared to sustain such a " labor force " that ...
... least recognize that we are speaking of " forces " at least as great as the " brain " group accorded to the army or the United Nations Organi- zation . How soon will the general public be prepared to sustain such a " labor force " that ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
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