Created from Animals by James Rachels

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Created from Animals by James Rachels

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Summary

Darwin's theory of evolution and its relevance to ethics is the subject matter for this book. It proposes the idea that human beings are not special while acknowledging that some forms of life have priority over others. Of interest to anyone interested in evolution and morality.

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Created from Animals by James Rachels

"Created from Animals" is an account of the relevance of Darwinism to ethics. It explains the development of Darwin's ideas and the essential evidence and arguments for the theory of evolution by natural selection, and how this can paradoxically foster altruistic, rather than egotistic, tendencies. The implications of this for conventional religion and ethics are fully set out, with Rachels arguing for a revised morality which does not centre on the idea that human beings are special. He proposes an outlook which includes concern for animals, but which acknowledges that in special circumstances the evidence of evolution justifies giving priority to one form of life over another.

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ISBN 13 9780192177759
ISBN 10 0192177753
Title Created from Animals
Author James Rachels
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1990-06-01
Number of pages 250
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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