Created From Animals

Zusatztext 'His description of the development of Darwin's ideas about the mechanism of evolution is one of the best succinct summaries I have read.'Eugenie C. Scott, National Center for Science Education, Inc, Journal of Human Evolution (1993) 24 Informationen zum Autor James Rachels is author of The End of Life (OUP, 1986) Klappentext Since the Origin of Species was first published, Darwinism has been attacked for undermining traditional morality. In particular, because it emphasizes the kinship between humans and other animals, Darwinism seems incompatible with the traditional idea of human dignity - that human life has a special value, while other animals may be sacrificed for any purpose that humans choose. This book argues that Darwinism does undermine the traditional idea of human dignity; however, this is not a reason for rejecting Darwin's outlook. Instead, it is a reason for rejecting human dignity and replacing it with a better moral view, a more enlightened ethic regarding both the value of human life and our treatment of nonhuman animals. This important book, presenting Darwin's scientific and non-scientific views as one united theory, will stimulate all those interested in evolution, morality, religion, and animal rights to re-examine their views. Zusammenfassung An account of the relevance of Darwinism to ethics. The author explains the development of Darwin's ideas, and how natural selection can paradoxically foster altruistic rather than egoistic tendencies, setting out the implications for conventional religion and ethics.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: James Rachels
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 23.05.1991
• EAN: 9780192861290
• ISBN: 978-0-19-286129-0
• Pagine: 250
• Categorie: Libri scolastici > Didattica > Formazione professionale; MEDICAL / Ethics, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Taxonomy, Ethics & moral philosophy, Bioethics, Ethics and moral philosophy, Bio-ethics, Taxonomy & systematics, Medical ethics and professional conduct, Medical ethics & professional conduct, Taxonomy and systematics