Are We Slaves to Our Genes?

ISBN-13: 9781108445054 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 275 str.

Denis R. Alexander

Opis

Genetic differences can influence differences in our human behaviours, but only occasionally undermine the reality of our free will.

Recenzje

'… a useful book that brought me fresh insights into a fascinating topic.' Chris Willmott, Science and Christian Belief

Spis treści

List of Figures; Preface; 1. Genetic Confusion; 2. Genetic Information and How It Flows; 3. Genes and Environments in Human Development; 4. What is Behavioural Genetics?; 5. Genes and Mental Health; 6. Genes, Education and Intelligence; 7. Genes, Personality and Personality Disorders; 8. Genes, Food, Exercise, Fat and Thin; 9. Genes, Religiosity and Political Commitment; 10. Gay Genes? Genetics and Sexual Orientation; 11. Are We Slaves to our Genes?; 12. Genes and Human Identity; Endnotes; Definitions of Technical Terms; Bibliography; Index.