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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... discussed more fully in Chapter 16 , we have to operate like another science that comes to man's aid - medicine - in part as an art , recognizing that decisions of razor - edge precision and complete dependability are not possible ...
... discussed more fully in Chapter 16 , we have to operate like another science that comes to man's aid - medicine - in part as an art , recognizing that decisions of razor - edge precision and complete dependability are not possible ...
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... discussed in Chapter 18 may only advance us a little . In 1933 the U.S. President set up a group of distinguished experts to anticipate the innovations of the next quarter century . They overlooked the massive movements due to ...
... discussed in Chapter 18 may only advance us a little . In 1933 the U.S. President set up a group of distinguished experts to anticipate the innovations of the next quarter century . They overlooked the massive movements due to ...
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... discussed more fully elsewhere ( 1972 ) under the concept of the Hedonic Pact . Most people today are inclined to what appears to be a mid course between two possible political extremes — acceptance on the one hand of completely ...
... discussed more fully elsewhere ( 1972 ) under the concept of the Hedonic Pact . Most people today are inclined to what appears to be a mid course between two possible political extremes — acceptance on the one hand of completely ...
Contents
Preface | vii |
What Has Group Competition To Do With Ethics | 13 |
Can We Quantify Relative Survival and Employ | 21 |
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