Explores the nature of our moral constitution to challenge the view that reduces human motivation to self-interest. This title argues that simple, one-sided accounts of human motives, such as the 'selfish gene' tendency in neo-Darwinian thought, may be illuminating but are always unrealistic.
Explores the nature of our moral constitution to challenge the view that reduces human motivation to self-interest. This title argues that simple, one-sided accounts of human motives, such as the 'selfish gene' tendency in neo-Darwinian thought, may be illuminating but are always unrealistic.
Mary Midgely (1919-2018)was a moral philosopher and the author of many books, most recently The Myths We Live By.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction 1. Pseudo-Darwinism and social atomism 2. The background: egoism from Hobbes to R. D. Laing 3. The natural springs of morality 4. Coming to terms with reason 5. Darwin's new broom 6. The self's strange adventures Conclusion: the wider perspective Bibliography Index
Introduction 1. Pseudo-Darwinism and social atomism 2. The background: egoism from Hobbes to R. D. Laing 3. The natural springs of morality 4. Coming to terms with reason 5. Darwin's new broom 6. The self's strange adventures Conclusion: the wider perspective Bibliography Index
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