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Evolution as a moral guide
Where do we get our morals from? Should we get them from evolution? Many sociobiologists believe our moral beliefs come from our genes making us maximise our fertile offspring.
Selfish genes and the contradictions of sociobiology
Are all our moral beliefs misleading products of evolution? Do all our judgements of right and wrong really come from genes busy making us maximise our offspring? The idea has become part of the culture that tells us we are … Continue reading
Posted in Ethics, Science, Society
Tagged E O Wilson, ethics, morality, Richard Dawkins, Selfish genes, sociobiology
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Why should I care about you?
In the last few days I have had a couple of bus rides sitting next to people who positively smelled. It was a redolent reminder of the variety of lifestyles people have. Because I live where I do and use … Continue reading