Evolution and Ethics

Zusatztext "The reissuing of Evolution and Ethics serves as a timely reminder of Huxley's important contribution to debates about evolution more broadly and his ongoing relevance to disciplines from biology to philosophy to psychology." ---Brett Bowden, European Legacy Informationen zum Autor Thomas Henry HuxleyEdited and with a new introduction by Michael Ruse Klappentext Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) was one of the most prominent evolutionists of the late nineteenth century. A close companion of Charles Darwin, Huxley developed a reputation as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his relentless defense of evolutionary theory. Huxley was also an ardent supporter of social reform, particularly in his call for quality education at all levels. Evolution and Ethics, widely considered to be his greatest lecture, distilled a lifetime's wisdom and sensitive understanding of the nature and needs of humankind. Arguing that the human psyche is at war with itself, that humans are alienated in the cosmos, and that moral societies are necessarily in conflict with the natural conditions of their existence, Huxley nevertheless saw moral dictates as the key to future human happiness and success. This new edition features an introduction by renowned historian and philosopher of biology Michael Ruse, placing Huxley's lecture in its original context while showing its even deeper relevance for our own time. Zusammenfassung Arguing that the human psyche is at war with itself, that humans are alienated in the cosmos, and that moral societies are necessarily in conflict with the natural conditions of their existence, this title states that moral dictates is the key to future human happiness and success.

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Thomas Henry Huxley
Edited and with a new introduction by Michael Ruse

Product details

• Authors: Huxley, Thomas Huxley, Thomas Henry Huxley, Thomas Henry/ Ruse Huxley
• Assisted by: Michael Ruse (Editor), Ruse Michael (Editor), Michael Ruse (Introduction), Ruse Michael (Introduction)
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.04.2009
• EAN: 9780691141305
• ISBN: 978-0-691-14130-5
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Evolution, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, Ethics & moral philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Evolution / Evolutionary biology