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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... Mutations may die unrecognized where there is no en- vironmental pressure in the direction that they favor . In this sense , the Lamarckian view that stiving and adventure produce mutations is true : they at least give scope for mutations ...
... Mutations may die unrecognized where there is no en- vironmental pressure in the direction that they favor . In this sense , the Lamarckian view that stiving and adventure produce mutations is true : they at least give scope for mutations ...
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... mutation gave to our ape ancestor the possibility of , to some extent , the opposing the thumb to the finger . The ... mutations in turn aided the growth of social intelligence , going beyond the original mere manipulative " thumb ...
... mutation gave to our ape ancestor the possibility of , to some extent , the opposing the thumb to the finger . The ... mutations in turn aided the growth of social intelligence , going beyond the original mere manipulative " thumb ...
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... ( mutations ) , without any preperceived relation to environmental demands - we stand on the verge of entirely new horizons . Para - eugenics ( which in- cludes genetic engineering ) will surely proceed - but cautiously - to bring about ...
... ( mutations ) , without any preperceived relation to environmental demands - we stand on the verge of entirely new horizons . Para - eugenics ( which in- cludes genetic engineering ) will surely proceed - but cautiously - to bring about ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
Copyright | |
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