Original Selfishness

Author : Daryl P. Domning,Monika K. Hellwig
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351913188

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Original Selfishness by Daryl P. Domning,Monika K. Hellwig Pdf

This book defends a startling idea: that the age-old theological and philosophical problems of original sin and evil, long thought intractable, have already been solved. The solution has come from the very scientific discovery that many consider the most mortal threat to traditional religion: evolution. Daryl P. Domning explains in straightforward terms the workings of modern evolutionary theory, Darwinian natural selection, and how this has brought forth life and the human mind. He counters objections to Darwinism that are raised by some believers and emphasizes that the evolutionary process necessarily enforces selfish behavior on all living things. This account of both physical and moral evil is arguably more consistent with traditional Christian teachings than are the explanations given by most contemporary "evolutionary" theologians themselves. The prominent theologian, Monika K. Hellwig, dialogues with Daryl Domning throughout the book to present a balanced reappraisal of the doctrine of original sin from both a scientist's and theologian's perspective.

Author : Richard Dawkins
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0192860925

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The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins Pdf

Science need not be dull and bogged down by jargon, as Richard Dawkins proves in this entertaining look at evolution. The themes he takes up are the concepts of altruistic and selfish behaviour; the genetical definition of selfish interest; the evolution of aggressive behaviour; kinshiptheory; sex ratio theory; reciprocal altruism; deceit; and the natural selection of sex differences. 'Should be read, can be read by almost anyone. It describes with great skill a new face of the theory of evolution.' W.D. Hamilton, Science

Author : Ayn Rand
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1964-11-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781101137222

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The Virtue of Selfishness by Ayn Rand Pdf

A collection of essays that sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, Ayn Rand's controversial, groundbreaking philosophy. Since their initial publication, Rand's fictional works—Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged—have had a major impact on the intellectual scene. The underlying theme of her famous novels is her philosophy, a new morality—the ethics of rational self-interest—that offers a robust challenge to altruist-collectivist thought. Known as Objectivism, her divisive philosophy holds human life—the life proper to a rational being—as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with man's nature. In this series of essays, Rand asks why man needs morality in the first place, and arrives at an answer that redefines a new code of ethics based on the virtue of selfishness. More Than 1 Million Copies Sold!

Author : Richard Dawkins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191093067

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The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins Pdf

The million copy international bestseller, critically acclaimed and translated into over 25 languages. As influential today as when it was first published, The Selfish Gene has become a classic exposition of evolutionary thought. Professor Dawkins articulates a gene's eye view of evolution - a view giving centre stage to these persistent units of information, and in which organisms can be seen as vehicles for their replication. This imaginative, powerful, and stylistically brilliant work not only brought the insights of Neo-Darwinism to a wide audience, but galvanized the biology community, generating much debate and stimulating whole new areas of research. Forty years later, its insights remain as relevant today as on the day it was published. This 40th anniversary edition includes a new epilogue from the author discussing the continuing relevance of these ideas in evolutionary biology today, as well as the original prefaces and foreword, and extracts from early reviews. Oxford Landmark Science books are 'must-read' classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas, and shaped the way we think.

Author : Daryl P. Domning
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Evolution
ISBN : 0754653234

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Original Selfishness by Daryl P. Domning Pdf

"This book defends a startling idea: that the age-old theological and philosophical problems of original sin and evil, long thought intractable, have already been solved. The solution has come from the very scientific discovery that many consider the most mortal threat to traditional religion: evolution." "Daryl P. Domning explains in straightforward terms the workings of modern evolutionary theory, Darwinian natural selection, and how this has brought forth life and the human mind. He counters objections to Darwinism that are raised by some believers and emphasizes that the evolutionary process necessarily enforces selfish behavior on all living things. This account of both physical and moral evil is arguably more consistent with traditional Christian teachings than are the explanations given by most contemporary "evolutionary" theologians themselves."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Kristin Dombek
Publisher : FSG Originals
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780374712549

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The Selfishness of Others by Kristin Dombek Pdf

They're among us, but they are not like us. They manipulate, lie, cheat, and steal. They are irresistibly charming and accomplished, appearing to live in a radiance beyond what we are capable of. But narcissists are empty. No one knows exactly what everyone else is full of--some kind of a soul, or personhood--but whatever it is, experts agree that narcissists do not have it. So goes the popular understanding of narcissism, or NPD (narcissistic personality disorder). And it's more prevalent than ever, according to recent articles in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Time. In bestsellers like The Narcissism Epidemic, Narcissists Exposed, and The Narcissist Next Door, pop psychologists have armed the normal with tools to identify and combat the vampiric influence of this rising population, while on websites like narcissismsurvivor.com, thousands of people congregate to swap horror stories about relationships with "narcs." In The Selfishness of Others, the essayist Kristin Dombek provides a clear-sighted account of how a rare clinical diagnosis became a fluid cultural phenomenon, a repository for our deepest fears about love, friendship, and family. She cuts through hysteria in search of the razor-thin line between pathology and common selfishness, writing with robust skepticism toward the prophets of NPD and genuine empathy for those who see themselves as its victims. And finally, she shares her own story in a candid effort to find a path away from the cycle of fear and blame and toward a more forgiving and rewarding life.

Author : David Seabury
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Art of Selfishness by David Seabury Pdf

The Art of Informed Self-Care Psychologist David Seabury offers timeless advice in this classic self help guide. Dr. Seabury counsels the reader toward a healthier approach to life. A best seller when it was first published, it is filled with thought-provoking and engaging stories taken from Seabury's decades of practice. Written in a period, similar to today, when the finding personal happiness was especially challenging. Dr. Seabury presents a bold and fresh perspective for achieving personal empowerment and a vibrant way to care for family, friends, and, of course, yourself. You'll find advice on: The 7-Step Thinking Plan 8 Ways to Assure Restful Sleep 34 Effective Ways for Solving Problems 12 Basic Needs You Must Not Be Denied 22 Easier Ways of Living 6 Ways to Win by Yielding 12 Mistakes to Avoid Making 7 Ways to Quarrel Effectively 12 Steps for Easing Out of Trouble 8 False Premises and How They Work 5 Ways to Avoid Brain Fatigue And hundreds of other suggestions. Dr Seabury presents a strong case for healthy self-respect. His approach to interpersonal relationships, based on "never compromise yourself," presents a fresh approach to a more fulfilling and engaged lifestyle. Everyone wishing to take better care of themselves and those they love will want to keep this book close at hand.

Author : Stewart Dingwall Fordyce Salmond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Books
ISBN : HARVARD:AH6HFH

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The Critical Review of Theological & Philosophical Literature by Stewart Dingwall Fordyce Salmond Pdf

Author : Henry Ward Beecher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 934 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Sermons
ISBN : NYPL:33433068275472

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The Original Plymouth Pulpit by Henry Ward Beecher Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Epitaphs
ISBN : HARVARD:HW203R

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The History of Old St. David's Church by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tingyang Zhao
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520325005

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All Under Heaven by Tingyang Zhao Pdf

"In this succinct yet ample work, Zhao Tingyang as one of China's most distinguished and respected intellectuals, provides a profoundly original philosophical interpretation of China's story. Over the past few decades, the question "where did China come from?" has absorbed the thoughts of many of China's best historians. Zhao, keenly aware of the persistent and pernicious asymmetry in the prevailing way scholars have gone about theorizing China according to Western concepts and categories, has tasked both Chinese and Western scholars alike to "rethink China." To this end, Zhao introduces what he terms a distinctively Chinese centripetal "whirlpool" model of world order to interpret the historical progression of China's "All-Under-Heaven" Tianxia identity construction on the central plain of China. In this book, Zhao forwards a novel and compelling thesis on not only how we should understand China, but also until recently, how China has understood itself"--

Author : Neil Messer
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334029960

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Selfish Genes and Christian Ethics by Neil Messer Pdf

The evolutionary origins of human beings, and in particular the origins of human morality, have always attracted debate and speculation, not just in the academic community but in popular science and the wider general population as well. The arguments and explanations put forward over the years seem to thoroughly catch the popular imagination, but there is the danger that these explanations tend to step outside the bounds of scientific theory and become powerful popular myths instead. In Neil Messer's "Selfish Genes and Christian Ethics", the author is challenging this tendency. Instead, he provides a Christian theological anthropology, which, among other things, aims to give Christians and the churches the confidence to engage with assumptions that evolutionary theory and religious beliefs are untenable. This is a valuable resource for anyone engaged in the study of theology, providing the reader with the ability to consider both the theoretical and the practical questions raised by evolutionary discussions of ethics and morality.

Author : Claudia Moscovici
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0847696952

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Gender and Citizenship by Claudia Moscovici Pdf

Moscovici proposes a new understanding of how gender relations were reformulated by both male and female writers in nineteenth-century France. She analyzes the different versions of gendered citizenship elaborated by Friedrich Hegel, George Sand, Honore de Balzac, Auguste Comte and Herculine Barbin revealing a shift from a single dialectical (or male-centered) definition of citizenship to a double dialectical (or bi-gendered) one in which each sex plays an important role in subject-citizenship and is defined as the negation of the other sex. Moscovici further argues that a double dialectical pattern of androgyny endows women with a (relational) cultural identity that secures their paradoxical roles as both representatives and outsiders to subject-citizenship in nineteenth-century French society and culture.

Author : Nathaniel William Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1830
Category : Regeneration (Theology)
ISBN : CHI:23872740

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Review of Dr. Tyler's Strictures Upon an Article in the Christian Spectator, on the Means of Regeneration by Nathaniel William Taylor Pdf

Author : Christopher Southgate
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781107153691

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Theology in a Suffering World by Christopher Southgate Pdf

The book proposes a new way of understanding the glory of God in Christian theology, based on glory as sign.