Human Nature After Darwin: A Philosophical Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780415212441 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 336 str.

Janet R. Richards

Opis

An introduction to the implications of the Darwinian revolution for our understanding of human nature. Written for the Open University but specially revised here for non Open University students, it introduces readers step by step to the skills required for thinking clearly and critically about human nature. It also encourages readers to develop the skills of doing philosophy for themselves. With the beginner firmly in mind, Janet Radcliffe Richards introduces readers to the fundamental questions the Darwinian revolution raises for understanding human nature: the scientific basis of the Darwinian revolution and arguments about whether it is true; whether human nature can be explained in Darwinian terms; the implications of Darwinism for human freedom and moral responsibility; and how the Darwinian revolution raises questions about political thinking.

Recenzje

A contribution to the Darwinian debate. - Contemporary Review

Spis treści

Acknowledgements Introduction
1. The theory 2. The sceptics 3. Internecine strife 4. Implications and conditionals 5. Biology as destiny 6. Blameless puppets 7. Selfish genes and moral animals 8. The end of ethics 9. Onwards and upwards 10. The real differences
Notes Answers to exercises Revision questions Answers to revision questions Suggestions for further reading Bibliography Index

O autorze

Janet Radcliffe Richards is Reader in Bioethics and Director of the Centre for Bioethics at University College London. she was formerly lecturer in philosophy at the Open University and is the author of the acclaimed book The Sceptical Feminist.