Human Evolution
An extremely well-organized, conceptually clear, empirically informed, and carefully argued volume...What makes this contribution special is the invigorating infusion of a wealth of principles and knowledge derived from evolutionary biology, neurophysiology, and cognitive science...The chapters provide abundant material for animated discussion.'' —- Evolution and Human Behavior, September 1997 When engaging in laboratory and field studies, researchers have an extensive set of implicit...
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An extremely well-organized, conceptually clear, empirically informed, and carefully argued volume...What makes this contribution special is the invigorating infusion of a wealth of principles and knowledge derived from evolutionary biology, neurophysiology, and cognitive science...The chapters provide abundant material for animated discussion.'' —- Evolution and Human Behavior, September 1997 When engaging in laboratory and field studies, researchers have an extensive set of implicit assumptions that justifies their research. However, these assumptions are rarely made explicit either to the researchers themselves, to their colleagues, or to the public. In this fascinating volume, the author gives insight into these underlying beliefs that scientists have regarding moral and biological issues involved in human life-such as decisions that influence reproductive practices, the termination of life, and the pursuit of biomedical research. He then uses this descriptive base to develop an ethic based on rational liberalism. His arguments stem from the thinking of biologists, moral philosophers, cognitive scientists, and social and developmental psychologists. Booknews Explores the moral and ethical debates surrounding evolution, abortion, reproductive technologies, and fetal tissue research. Presents guidelines for argument, examines the naturalistic and slippery slope fallacies, discusses evolutionary mechanisms and moral philosophy, and details arguments and concepts regarding the critical nature of personhood. The author believes that the same principles should apply to issues regarding abortion and the death of humans and keeping, killing, and consuming nonhuman animals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
1The Basic Approach32The Naturalistic and Slippery Slope Fallacies233Basic Concepts: Evolutionary Mechanisms434Evolutionary Mechanisms and Human Behavior675The Evolved Human Social Condition956Basic Concepts: Moral Philosophy1257The Study of Moral Intuitions1438Contraception, Abortion, and Infanticide: Issues and Arguments1799The Critical Nature of Personhood19910Contraception, Abortion, and Infanticide: Polar Positions22311Abortion: Policy Considerations24112Reproductive Technologies27113Epilogue307References317Author Index331Subject Index335
\ BooknewsExplores the moral and ethical debates surrounding evolution, abortion, reproductive technologies, and fetal tissue research. Presents guidelines for argument, examines the naturalistic and slippery slope fallacies, discusses evolutionary mechanisms and moral philosophy, and details arguments and concepts regarding the critical nature of personhood. The author believes that the same principles should apply to issues regarding abortion and the death of humans and keeping, killing, and consuming nonhuman animals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
