Darwinism And Human Affairs

Author : Richard D. Alexander
Publisher : Seattle : University of Washington Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1979-01-01
Category : Évolution
ISBN : 0295956410

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Darwinism and Human Affairs by Richard D. Alexander Pdf

From books blurb: Darwinism and human affairs. Drawing on recent developments in biology, a distinguished scholar discusses human behavior in terms of modern evolutionary theory. With clarity and precision, he argues that evolution can be used as an explanatory principle to help understand a wide range of human social activity. This line of inquiry leads him to some far-reaching speculations about the reasons for cultural change and it directions. The book begins with a review of basic evolutionary theory, presenting evidence to support the proposition that human social organization arises out of characteristics evolved by the process of natural selection. This approach resolves the apparent contradiction between the concepts of humans as either hedonistic individuals or groups altruists, by showing that they are actually both, and by explaining how this can be true. To test this view of human evolution, the author examines various predictions about human behavior that follow logically from the principle of natural selection. Cultural patterns in marriage, inheritance, and social altruism are explored, and the concepts of justice, ethics, and morality are interpreted in new ways. The result is a better understanding of the relationship between the process of organic evolution and the structure, variations, and significance of human behavior.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 029570585X

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Darwinism and Human Affairs by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard Dale Alexander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Science
ISBN : 0295705841

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Darwinism and Human Affairs by Richard Dale Alexander Pdf

Author : Richard D. Alexander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:964093832

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Darwinism and Human Affairs by Richard D. Alexander Pdf

Author : John Cartwright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Behavior evolution
ISBN : 0333714571

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Evolution and Human Behaviour by John Cartwright Pdf

During the 1990s there was an upsurge of interest in the application of evolutionary thinking to the study of human behaviour. Darwin's basic ideas concerning natural and sexual selection have been revised, refined and extended in scope. This book is a response to the need for a student textbook dealing explicitly with Darwinism and human affairs. It provides an overview of the key theoretical principles of human sociobiology and evolutionary psychology and shows how they illuminate the way humans think and behave. It should be of value to psychology and biology undergraduates but specifically those studying evolutionary psychology, animal behaviour and evolutionary theory, sociobiology, biological anthropology and behavioural ecology.

Author : John Cartwright
Publisher : Springer
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781137348012

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Evolution and Human Behaviour by John Cartwright Pdf

Our experience of the world is driven by processes common to all animals: growth, survival, reproduction and death. Evolution and Human Behaviour explores the complexities of the human experience through the lens of Darwinism, drawing on a long and vibrant tradition of different theories and interpretations. This textbook offers a compelling synthesis of key concepts, addressing human thought, feeling and behaviour in fundamental evolutionary terms. This is a essential text for undergraduate students taking courses in psychology, human biology, ethology, anthropology and human behavioural ecology, providing an insightful and comprehensive introduction for anyone who wishes to understand how human behaviour has evolved. new_to_this_edition Additional chapters on health and disease, homosexuality, the nature of adaptations and life history theory Includes brand-new material on epigenetics, patterns of crime, error management theory, moral foundations theory, religion and gene culture co-evolution Now accompanied by a companion website offering additional reading material and useful practice questions New 'controversy' boxes in each chapter, providing ideas for essay topics and classroom discussion

Author : R. Weikart
Publisher : Springer
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781137109866

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From Darwin to Hitler by R. Weikart Pdf

In this work, Richard Weikart explains the revolutionary impact Darwinism had on ethics and morality. He demonstrates that many leading Darwinian biologists and social thinkers in Germany believed that Darwinism overturned traditional Judeo-Christian and Enlightenment ethics, especially the view that human life is sacred. Many of these thinkers supported moral relativism, yet simultaneously exalted evolutionary 'fitness' (especially intelligence and health) to the highest arbiter of morality. Darwinism played a key role in the rise not only of eugenics, but also euthanasia, infanticide, abortion and racial extermination. This was especially important in Germany, since Hitler built his view of ethics on Darwinian principles, not on nihilism.

Author : Richard Alexander
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351329293

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The Biology of Moral Systems by Richard Alexander Pdf

First published in 1987, this book discusses the life and natural history of moral systems as seen through the eyes of a biologist. The volume offers a comprehensive introspective of the biology of a moral system by examining the evolutionary approach from perspectives of sociobiology and ideology. Morality in relation to conflicts and confluences of interest among humankind are further evaluated, with particular emphasis on the human psyche and the ontogeny of moral behaviour. Philosophical meets biological with insightful commentary on the morality of law and democracy. The book concludes with an epilogue, bibliography and name and subject index. It is clear, concise and contemporary and would be of use to those studying Biology, Philsophy and many other social sciences.

Author : Kyle Summers,Bernard Crespi
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199792009

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Human Social Evolution by Kyle Summers,Bernard Crespi Pdf

Richard D. Alexander is an accomplished entomologist who turned his attention to solving some of the most perplexing problems associated with the evolution of human social systems. Using impeccable Darwinian logic and elaborating, extending and adding to the classic theoretical contributions of pioneers of behavioral and evolutionary ecology like George Williams, William Hamilton and Robert Trivers, Alexander developed the most detailed and comprehensive vision of human social evolution of his era. His ideas and hypotheses have inspired countless biologists, anthropologists, psychologists and other social scientists to explore the evolution of human social behavior in ever greater detail, and many of his seminal ideas have stood the test of time and come to be pillars of our understanding of human social evolution. This volume presents classic papers or chapters by Dr. Alexander, each focused on an important theme from his work. Introductions by Dr. Alexander's former students and colleagues highlight the importance of his work to the field, describe more recent work on the topic, and discuss current issues of contention and interest.

Author : Michael R. Rose
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781400822638

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Darwin's Spectre by Michael R. Rose Pdf

Extending the human life-span past 120 years. The "green" revolution. Evolution and human psychology. These subjects make today's newspaper headlines. Yet much of the science underlying these topics stems from a book published nearly 140 years ago--Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species. Far from an antique idea restricted to the nineteenth century, the theory of evolution is one of the most potent concepts in all of modern science. In Darwin's Spectre, Michael Rose provides the general reader with an introduction to the theory of evolution: its beginning with Darwin, its key concepts, and how it may affect us in the future. First comes a brief biographical sketch of Darwin. Next, Rose gives a primer on the three most important concepts in evolutionary theory--variation, selection, and adaptation. With a firm grasp of these concepts, the reader is ready to look at modern applications of evolutionary theory. Discussing agriculture, Rose shows how even before Darwin farmers and ranchers unknowingly experimented with evolution. Medical research, however, has ignored Darwin's lessons until recently, with potentially grave consequences. Finally, evolution supplies important new vantage points on human nature. If humans weren't created by deities, then our nature may be determined more by evolution than we have understood. Or it may not be. In this question, as in many others, the Darwinian perspective is one of the most important for understanding human affairs in the modern world. Darwin's Spectre explains how evolutionary biology has been used to support both valuable applied research, particularly in agriculture, and truly frightening objectives, such as Nazi eugenics. Darwin's legacy has been a comfort and a scourge. But it has never been irrelevant.

Author : Timothy H. Goldsmith,William F. Zimmerman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2000-11-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780471182191

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Biology, Evolution, and Human Nature by Timothy H. Goldsmith,William F. Zimmerman Pdf

This book uses evolution as the unifying theme to trace the connections between levels of biological complexity from genes through nervous systems, animal societies, and human cultures. It examines the history of evolutionary theory from Darwin to the present, including: the impact of molecular biology and the emergence of evolutionary social theory.

Author : Bradley A. Thayer
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780813181448

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Darwin and International Relations by Bradley A. Thayer Pdf

“Shows a mastery of research and theory in both biology and international relations and weaves the two fields together in a compelling fashion.” —Dr. Steven A. Peterson, Director, School of Public Affairs, Penn State Pathbreaking and controversial, Darwin and International Relations offers the first comprehensive analysis of international affairs of state through the lens of evolutionary theory. Using ethnological and statistical studies of warfare among tribal societies, Bradley A. Thayer argues that humans wage war for reasons predicted by evolutionary theory?to gain and protect vital resources but also for the physically and emotionally stimulating effects of combat. Thayer demonstrates that an evolutionary understanding of disease will become a more important part of the study of international relations as new strains of diseases emerge and advances in genetics make biological warfare a more effective weapon for states and terrorists. He also explains the deep causes of ethnic conflict by illuminating how xenophobia and ethnocentrism evolved in humans. He notes that these behaviors once contributed to our ancestors’ success in radically different environments, but they remain a part of us. Darwin and International Relations makes a major contribution to our understanding of human history and the future of international relations. “Obligatory reading for social and life scientists alike, and deserves to become a standard work in political science.” —International History Review “A thoughtful book that can challenge some of our comfortable assumptions.” —Journal of Military History “Outstanding! This book will become a standard work in political science.” —Roger D. Masters, Dartmouth College

Author : John Cartwright
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0262531704

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Evolution and Human Behavior by John Cartwright Pdf

The book covers fundamental issues such as the origins and function of sexual reproduction, mating behavior, human mate choice, patterns of violence in families, altruistic behavior, the evolution of brain size and the origins of language, the modular mind, and the relationship between genes and culture.

Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783986773731

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The Descent Of Man by Charles Darwin Pdf

The Descent Of Man Charles Darwin - In The Descent of Man Darwin addresses many of the issues raised by his notorious Origin of Species: finding in the traits and instincts of animals the origins of the mental abilities of humans, of language, of our social structures and our moral capacities, he attempts to show that there is no clear dividing line between animals and humans. Most importantly, he accounts for what Victorians called the 'races' of mankind by means of what he calls sexual selection. This book presents a full explanation of Darwin's ideas about sexual selection, including his belief that many important characteristics of human beings and animals have emerged in response to competition for mates. This was a controversial work. Yet Darwin tried hard to avoid being branded as a radical revolutionary. He is steeped in Victorian sensibilities regarding gender and cultural differences: he sees human civilization as a move from barbarous savagery to modern gentlefolk, and women as more emotional and less intellectual than men, thus providing a biological basis for the social assumptions and prejudices of the day. The Descent of Man played a major role in the emergence of social Darwinism. This complete version of the first edition gives the modern reader an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with Darwin's proposals, launched in the midst of continuing controversy over On the Origin of Species. Janet Browne is the author of the prize-winning biography, Charles Darwin: Voyaging and Charles Darwin: The Power of Place.

Author : Stephen K. Sanderson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0847695352

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The Evolution of Human Sociality by Stephen K. Sanderson Pdf

This text attempts a broad theoretical synthesis within the field of sociology and its closely allied sister discipline of anthropology. It draws together these disciplines' theoretical approaches into a synthesized theory called Darwinian conflict theory.