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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... require intrusion on the individual's " right to privacy " and perhaps even of dignity . Our democratic indignation when ... requires the recognition of society as a meritocracy . This means free social mobility and free competition that ...
... require intrusion on the individual's " right to privacy " and perhaps even of dignity . Our democratic indignation when ... requires the recognition of society as a meritocracy . This means free social mobility and free competition that ...
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... require a full integration of biological , social , and psychological sciences . And let us make no mistake by underestimating the challenges of this task . The integration of the human sciences will require a level of genius as great ...
... require a full integration of biological , social , and psychological sciences . And let us make no mistake by underestimating the challenges of this task . The integration of the human sciences will require a level of genius as great ...
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... requiring a minimum property qualifica- tion to vote apparently confused the two ideas , and Shaw's arguments fell ... requires research on a positively gigantic scale , relative to the sprinkling of small - scale , inconclusive papers ...
... requiring a minimum property qualifica- tion to vote apparently confused the two ideas , and Shaw's arguments fell ... requires research on a positively gigantic scale , relative to the sprinkling of small - scale , inconclusive papers ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
Copyright | |
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