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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... Means IQ 124 IQ 116 A 7 % IQ 124 IQ 116 IQ 100 Mean of B Mean of B IQ 100 Mean IQ 100 Mean of A IQ 100 Mean on A B 16 % An increase of 8 points of IQ in the mean of the group A results in IQs in B above 124 as increasing from 7 % to 16 ...
... Means IQ 124 IQ 116 A 7 % IQ 124 IQ 116 IQ 100 Mean of B Mean of B IQ 100 Mean IQ 100 Mean of A IQ 100 Mean on A B 16 % An increase of 8 points of IQ in the mean of the group A results in IQs in B above 124 as increasing from 7 % to 16 ...
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... means to the ends of the ergs ( in- stincts , drives ) which the old brain presents . The cortex is the bureauc- racy concerned with effecting what the mid - brain members of congress define as goals . The fact that the bureaucracy may ...
... means to the ends of the ergs ( in- stincts , drives ) which the old brain presents . The cortex is the bureauc- racy concerned with effecting what the mid - brain members of congress define as goals . The fact that the bureaucracy may ...
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... means . But in others , indeed the majority , e.g. , mental defect , diabetes , kidney disorders , etc. , the conditions can only be palliated , and , fre- quently , remain a heavy lifelong expense . School education of the bor- derline ...
... means . But in others , indeed the majority , e.g. , mental defect , diabetes , kidney disorders , etc. , the conditions can only be palliated , and , fre- quently , remain a heavy lifelong expense . School education of the bor- derline ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
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