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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... true . The giraffe's striving to reach its head higher into the trees does nothing to its germ plasm . But if a spontaneous mutation to a longer neck occurs , it will be given more advantage in the striving atmosphere . Mutations may ...
... true . The giraffe's striving to reach its head higher into the trees does nothing to its germ plasm . But if a spontaneous mutation to a longer neck occurs , it will be given more advantage in the striving atmosphere . Mutations may ...
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... true that all illusions are likely , in the end , to give more frustration than the acting on a correct percep- tion , mankind would surely plan more wisely if it concluded that it stands in a universe that is neither benign nor ...
... true that all illusions are likely , in the end , to give more frustration than the acting on a correct percep- tion , mankind would surely plan more wisely if it concluded that it stands in a universe that is neither benign nor ...
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... true indictment ; but as things have turned out , the substitution of large nations for numerous smaller competitive groups has already slowed down and transformed the evolutionary process . The human lot is both a triumph and a tragedy ...
... true indictment ; but as things have turned out , the substitution of large nations for numerous smaller competitive groups has already slowed down and transformed the evolutionary process . The human lot is both a triumph and a tragedy ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
Among Groups Not Individuals? | x |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
Copyright | |
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