Evolutionary ethics: volume III

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Abstract

Might human morality be a product of evolution? An increasing number of philosophers and scientists believe that moral judgment and behaviour emerged because it enhanced the fitness of our distant ancestors. This volume collects some recent explorations of the evidence for this claim, as well as papers examining its implications. Is an evolved morality a genuine morality? Does an evolutionary origin deflate the pretensions of morality, or strip it of its force in guiding behaviour? Is an evolutionary approach compatible with realism about morality? All sides of these debates are represented in this volume.

Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationFarnham, UK
PublisherAshgate Publishing
Number of pages341
ISBN (Electronic)9781351938037
ISBN (Print)9780754627586
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameInternational library of essays on evolutionary thought
PublisherAshgate Publishing

Bibliographical note

First published 2010 by Ashgate Publishing. Reissued 2016 by Routledge.

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