The Evolution of Morality and Religion - Hardcover

Broom, Donald M.

 
9780521821926: The Evolution of Morality and Religion
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0521821924 ISBN 13: 9780521821926
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Donald Broom argues that morality and the central components of religion are of great value, and presents two central ideas. He asserts that morality has a biological foundation and has evolved as a consequence of natural selection, and that religions are essentially the structures supporting morality. Many philosophers and theologians write about morality and its origins without reference to biological processes such as evolution. Likewise, biologists discuss phenomena of importance to human morality and religion without taking account of the thoughts of others on these subjects.

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About the Author

Donald M. Broom is Colleen Macleod Professor of Animal Welfare in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521821924
ISBN 13 
9780521821926
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
272

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