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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... seen as connected , but the punishments will outweight the initial rewards . Here also , we may reiterate , is the short - sighted satisfaction of emotional religious compassion which favors the reproduction of the poor and creates ...
... seen as connected , but the punishments will outweight the initial rewards . Here also , we may reiterate , is the short - sighted satisfaction of emotional religious compassion which favors the reproduction of the poor and creates ...
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... seen in the preceding chapter , it may well have an important role eventually in what we have called for above as genetic adventure - the call for the balancing of cultural sources of innovation with new biological sources . It is in ...
... seen in the preceding chapter , it may well have an important role eventually in what we have called for above as genetic adventure - the call for the balancing of cultural sources of innovation with new biological sources . It is in ...
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... seen in some cases of decline , but they are late and lesser impacts , normally with- stood , which , falling on a hollow shell of the former culture , become overpowering . In our society today , the quasi - liberal movements that ...
... seen in some cases of decline , but they are late and lesser impacts , normally with- stood , which , falling on a hollow shell of the former culture , become overpowering . In our society today , the quasi - liberal movements that ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
Copyright | |
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