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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... sociobiologists , and scientifically progressive , educated persons of all origins , begin to gather the strength ... sociobiological laws are so approximate that it will take some time to become aware of such fine deviations , if they ...
... sociobiologists , and scientifically progressive , educated persons of all origins , begin to gather the strength ... sociobiological laws are so approximate that it will take some time to become aware of such fine deviations , if they ...
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... sociobiological sciences , in judging when reform will advance , i.e. , some insights are likely to give a survival ... sociobiology , that needs to be examined . On scrutiny , one realizes that there is no identity but only resemblance ...
... sociobiological sciences , in judging when reform will advance , i.e. , some insights are likely to give a survival ... sociobiology , that needs to be examined . On scrutiny , one realizes that there is no identity but only resemblance ...
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... sociobiological 247 revolution 101-116 , 196 Bolshevik 109-110 cultural 101 , 109-110 , 197 French 33 , 109-111 , 145 ... sociobiology 9 , 18-20 , 144 , 151 , 177 , 184 , 188 , 221-222 specific group survival characters ( SGSCs ) 47-49 ...
... sociobiological 247 revolution 101-116 , 196 Bolshevik 109-110 cultural 101 , 109-110 , 197 French 33 , 109-111 , 145 ... sociobiology 9 , 18-20 , 144 , 151 , 177 , 184 , 188 , 221-222 specific group survival characters ( SGSCs ) 47-49 ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
Copyright | |
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