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An Introduction to Evolutionary Ethics
Scott M. James
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Description for An Introduction to Evolutionary Ethics
Paperback. Offering the first general introductory text to this subject, the timely Introduction to Evolutionary Ethics reflects the most up-to-date research and current issues being debated in both psychology and philosophy. The book presents students to the areas of cognitive psychology, normative ethics, and metaethics. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
Offering the first general introductory text to this subject, the timely Introduction to Evolutionary Ethics reflects the most up-to-date research and current issues being debated in both psychology and philosophy. The book presents students to the areas of cognitive psychology, normative ethics, and metaethics.
Offering the first general introductory text to this subject, the timely Introduction to Evolutionary Ethics reflects the most up-to-date research and current issues being debated in both psychology and philosophy. The book presents students to the areas of cognitive psychology, normative ethics, and metaethics.
- The first general introduction to evolutionary ethics
- Provides a comprehensive survey of work in three distinct areas of research: cognitive psychology, normative ethics, and metaethics
- Presents the most up-to-date research available in both psychology and philosophy
- Written in an engaging and accessible style for undergraduates and the interested general reader
- Discusses the evolution of morality, broadening its relevance to ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405193962
SKU
V9781405193962
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99-50
About Scott M. James
Scott M. James is Assistant Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. He has published work on evolutionary ethics in Philosophy and Phenomenological Research and the Australasian Journal of Philosophy.
Reviews for An Introduction to Evolutionary Ethics
“Recommended for all undergraduate libraries in the sciences and humanities.” (Perspectives on Science & Christian Faith, 1 March 2013) "In the end, I think this is a valuable book mixing an analytic philosophical approach with some interesting biology. I personally found the book faltering only because it takes, perhaps unnecessarily, a very orthodox adaptationist stance. Evolutionary ethics should ... Read more