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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... once a revolu- tion has created a longing for law and order which has brought the new society almost to a re - adoption of outworn customs that the revolution was out to improve upon . If we compare the period of , say , 1789-1849 in ...
... once a revolu- tion has created a longing for law and order which has brought the new society almost to a re - adoption of outworn customs that the revolution was out to improve upon . If we compare the period of , say , 1789-1849 in ...
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... once that this appeal hides a bankruptcy of deeper arguments . However , human nature being what it is , revolution , though second best , must remain a possible last resort means of change . Chapter 12 Culturo - Genetic Disparities ...
... once that this appeal hides a bankruptcy of deeper arguments . However , human nature being what it is , revolution , though second best , must remain a possible last resort means of change . Chapter 12 Culturo - Genetic Disparities ...
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... once on the books in several states of the U.S. are now often disregarded . This is partly due to the flagrant abuse of sterilization by dictators and partly to the backward swing that can occur when a permissive society prefers to ...
... once on the books in several states of the U.S. are now often disregarded . This is partly due to the flagrant abuse of sterilization by dictators and partly to the backward swing that can occur when a permissive society prefers to ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
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