| ISBN |
9781405149037 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| 9781405149020 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| 1405149027 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| 1405149035 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| Name |
Stamos, David N., 1957- |
| Title |
Evolution and the big questions : sex, race, religion, and other matters / David N. Stamos. |
| Published |
Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., c2008. |
| Description |
vii, 275 p. ; 26 cm. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-265) and index. |
| Contents |
Evolution and knowledge -- Evolution and consciousness -- Evolution and language -- Evolution and sex -- Evolution and feminism -- Evolution and race -- Evolution and ethics -- Evolution and religion -- Evolution and the meaning of life. |
| Summary |
"This text considers whether evolutionary explanations can be used to clarify some of life's biggest questions. It offers a lively, informative, and timely look at a wide variety of key issues facing all of us today - including questions of race, sex, gender, the nature of language, religion, ethics, knowledge, consciousness, and, ultimately, the meaning of life." "Designed for students and anyone with an interest in the relationship between evolutionary heritage and human nature, the text takes an interdisciplinary approach and offers direction for further reading and research. Each chapter presents a main topic, together with discussion of related ideas and arguments from various perspectives. Along the way, it poses life's biggest questions, pulling no punches, and presenting a challenge to thinkers on all levels."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subjects |
Evolution |
| Web Link |
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0803/2007024791-d.html |
| http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0803/2007024791-b.html |
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| Internet Site |
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0803/2007024791-d.html |
| See Also |
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0803/2007024791-b.html |
| See Also |
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0803/2007024791-t.html |
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