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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... concerned only with the weights to be given to the population morale dimension , i.e. , the apt- ness of the particular ethical rules , and the extent to which , in morality , they are practiced . And , as a last caveat , one must ...
... concerned only with the weights to be given to the population morale dimension , i.e. , the apt- ness of the particular ethical rules , and the extent to which , in morality , they are practiced . And , as a last caveat , one must ...
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... concerned about duties and the personalities and needs of other people . Further psychological research points more spe- cifically to the roots of the deficiency in a collection of multiple person- ality factor deviations , notably C ...
... concerned about duties and the personalities and needs of other people . Further psychological research points more spe- cifically to the roots of the deficiency in a collection of multiple person- ality factor deviations , notably C ...
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... concerned with finding means to the ends of the ergs ( in- stincts , drives ) which the old brain presents . The cortex is the bureauc- racy concerned with effecting what the mid - brain members of congress define as goals . The fact ...
... concerned with finding means to the ends of the ergs ( in- stincts , drives ) which the old brain presents . The cortex is the bureauc- racy concerned with effecting what the mid - brain members of congress define as goals . The fact ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
Can We Quantify Relative Survival and Employ | 21 |
Copyright | |
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