Why Good is Good
The Sources of Morality
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
| Author: | Robert Hinde | ISBN: | 9781134472536 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | July 12, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert Hinde |
| ISBN: | 9781134472536 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | July 12, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Where do our moral beliefs come from? Theologians and scientists provide often conflicting answers. Robert Hinde resolves these conflicts to offer a groundbreaking, multidisciplinary response, drawing on psychology, philosophy, evolutionary biology and social anthropology.
Hinde argues that understanding the origins of our morality can clarify the debates surrounding contemporary ethical dilemmas such as genetic modification, increasing consumerism and globalisation. Well-chosen examples and helpful summaries make this an accessible volume for students, professionals and others interested in contemporary and historical ethics.
Where do our moral beliefs come from? Theologians and scientists provide often conflicting answers. Robert Hinde resolves these conflicts to offer a groundbreaking, multidisciplinary response, drawing on psychology, philosophy, evolutionary biology and social anthropology.
Hinde argues that understanding the origins of our morality can clarify the debates surrounding contemporary ethical dilemmas such as genetic modification, increasing consumerism and globalisation. Well-chosen examples and helpful summaries make this an accessible volume for students, professionals and others interested in contemporary and historical ethics.
