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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... religions have done must be examined in Chapters 13 , 14 , and 15 . What distinguishes it from historical religions at this point , besides its scientific basis , is that it is a religion of progress , directed to the human adventure of ...
... religions have done must be examined in Chapters 13 , 14 , and 15 . What distinguishes it from historical religions at this point , besides its scientific basis , is that it is a religion of progress , directed to the human adventure of ...
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... religions called for emotional devotion and expectancy in regard to welfare of all in earthly Utopias . This is as remote from the Beyondist position as is that of traditional religions , for evolution involves , as far as our eyes can ...
... religions called for emotional devotion and expectancy in regard to welfare of all in earthly Utopias . This is as remote from the Beyondist position as is that of traditional religions , for evolution involves , as far as our eyes can ...
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... religions . But although extant religions have included regard for various sets of the others , they have not precisely analyzed them or described what the special love and loyalty is in each . Perhaps the reason is that the average ...
... religions . But although extant religions have included regard for various sets of the others , they have not precisely analyzed them or described what the special love and loyalty is in each . Perhaps the reason is that the average ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
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