The Believing Primate
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The Believing Primate
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Author : Jeffrey Schloss
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2010-10-07
The Believing Primate written by Jeffrey Schloss and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-07 with Religion categories.
Over the last two decades, scientific accounts of religion have received a great deal of scholarly and popular attention both because of their intrinsic interest and because they are widely seen as potentially constituting a threat to the religion they analyse. The Believing Primate aims to describe and discuss these scientific accounts as well as to assess their implications. The volume begins with essays by leading scientists in the field, describing these accounts and discussing evidence in their favour. Philosophical and theological reflections on these accounts follow, offered by leading philosophers, theologians, and scientists. This diverse group of scholars address some fascinating underlying questions: Do scientific accounts of religion undermine the justification of religious belief? Do such accounts show religion to be an accidental by-product of our evolutionary development? And, whilst we seem naturally disposed toward religion, would we fare better or worse without it? Bringing together dissenting perspectives, this provocative collection will serve to freshly illuminate ongoing debate on these perennial questions.
The Believing Primate
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language : en
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Release Date : 2009
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The Bonobo And The Atheist In Search Of Humanism Among The Primates
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Author : Frans de Waal
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2013-03-25
The Bonobo And The Atheist In Search Of Humanism Among The Primates written by Frans de Waal and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-25 with Science categories.
In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution. For many years, de Waal has observed chimpanzees soothe distressed neighbors and bonobos share their food. Now he delivers fascinating fresh evidence for the seeds of ethical behavior in primate societies that further cements the case for the biological origins of human fairness. Interweaving vivid tales from the animal kingdom with thoughtful philosophical analysis, de Waal seeks a bottom-up explanation of morality that emphasizes our connection with animals. In doing so, de Waal explores for the first time the implications of his work for our understanding of modern religion. Whatever the role of religious moral imperatives, he sees it as a “Johnny-come-lately” role that emerged only as an addition to our natural instincts for cooperation and empathy. But unlike the dogmatic neo-atheist of his book’s title, de Waal does not scorn religion per se. Instead, he draws on the long tradition of humanism exemplified by the painter Hieronymus Bosch and asks reflective readers to consider these issues from a positive perspective: What role, if any, does religion play for a well-functioning society today? And where can believers and nonbelievers alike find the inspiration to lead a good life? Rich with cultural references and anecdotes of primate behavior, The Bonobo and the Atheist engagingly builds a unique argument grounded in evolutionary biology and moral philosophy. Ever a pioneering thinker, de Waal delivers a heartening and inclusive new perspective on human nature and our struggle to find purpose in our lives.
Evolution Religion And Cognitive Science
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Author : Fraser Watts
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2014-03-20
Evolution Religion And Cognitive Science written by Fraser Watts and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-20 with Religion categories.
The cognitive science of religion is an inherently heterogeneous subject, incorporating theory and data from anthropology, psychology, sociology, evolutionary biology, and philosophy of mind amongst other subjects. One increasingly influential area of research in this field is concerned specifically with exploring the relationship between the evolution of the human mind, the evolution of culture in general, and the origins and subsequent development of religion. This research has exerted a strong influence on many areas of religious studies over the last twenty years, but, for some, the so-called 'evolutionary cognitive science of religion' remains a deeply problematic enterprise. This book's primary aim is to engage critically and constructively with this complex and diverse body of research from a wide range of perspectives. To these ends, the book brings together authors from a variety of relevant disciplines, in the thorough exploration of many of the key debates in the field. These include, for example: can certain aspects of religion be considered adaptive, or are they evolutionary by-products? Is the evolutionary cognitive science of religion compatible with theism? Is the evolutionary cognitive approach compatible with other, more traditional approaches to the study of religion? To what extent is religion shaped by cultural evolutionary processes? Is the evolutionary account of the mind that underpins the evolutionary cognitive approach the best or only available account? Written in accessible language, with an introductory chapter by Ilkka Pyssiäinen, a leading scholar in the field, this book is a valuable resource for specialists, undergraduate and graduate students, and newcomers to the evolutionary cognitive science of religion.
El Primate Creyente
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Author : Jeffrey Schloss
language : es
Publisher: Herder Editorial
Release Date : 2018-03-11
El Primate Creyente written by Jeffrey Schloss and has been published by Herder Editorial this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-11 with Science categories.
Poder descifrar el origen de la religión en la naturaleza humana y su fundamento en la razón es uno de los temas antropológicos más interesantes y polémicos de la modernidad. Sin embargo, 250 años después de Hume y 150 años después de Darwin, este crucial y fascinante debate entre la religión y las ciencias naturales sigue siendo un tema poco tratado en la vida cívica e intelectual. El primate creyente lanza una serie de cuestiones que invitan a la discusión y reflexión sobre este tema. El libro comienza con una introducción que repasa el panorama teórico y comenta los puntos más importantes de cada una de las áreas religiosas y científicas, y continúa con una serie de capítulos que describen y defienden varias aproximaciones para explicar la religión desde una perspectiva evolucionista. Finalmente, algunas secciones —las cuales incluyen contribuciones de filósofos, teólogos y científicos del comportamiento— lidian con las implicaciones de las teorías actuales. Desde una perspectiva claramente interdisciplinar, el lector se verá estimulado por las cuestiones que aquí se plantean y que surgen después de más de un siglo de debate, en los que se ha pasado de buscar las interpretaciones religiosas de la evolución a plantear, dando un vuelco al tema, las interpretaciones evolucionistas de la religión.
Summary Of Agustin Fuentes S Why We Believe
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Author : Everest Media,
language : en
Publisher: Everest Media LLC
Release Date : 2022-04-29T22:59:00Z
Summary Of Agustin Fuentes S Why We Believe written by Everest Media, and has been published by Everest Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-29T22:59:00Z with Science categories.
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 DNA is the secret of who we are, and it is deeply embedded in all living things. It is a record of the histories of fusions and fissions that have characterized life from its first humble appearances four billion years ago. #2 The first part of the answer to who we are is that we are squarely in the midst of the order of mammals known as primates. We share a lot of DNA with other primates, and this has led many to believe that humans are just another species of primate. #3 Primate sociality is particularly complex and different from other forms of gregariousness. The human capacity to believe is rooted in the deep roots of primate sociality. #4 The human capacity for cooperation, collaboration, and deep social reliance on and commitment to others is rooted in our histories as primates. We have a capacity for complex social lives, heightened social cognition, and behavioral flexibility.
Primate Creyente El Reflexiones Cient Ficas Filos Ficas Y Teol Gicas Sobre El Origen De La Religi N
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Primate Creyente El Reflexiones Cient Ficas Filos Ficas Y Teol Gicas Sobre El Origen De La Religi N written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Social Science categories.
Naturalism Theism And The Cognitve Study Of Religion
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Author : Aku Visala
language : en
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Release Date : 2011
Naturalism Theism And The Cognitve Study Of Religion written by Aku Visala and has been published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Religion categories.
This book provides a critical philosophical analysis of the claim that contemporary cognitive approaches to religion undermine theistic beliefs. The book argues that such naturalism is not necessary for the cognitive study of religion and develops an alternative philosophical and methodological framework. This unique contribution to discussions regarding the philosophical and theological implications of the cognitive study of religion summarizes the so far fragmentary discussion, exposes its underlying assumptions, and develops a novel framework for further discussion.
Primates And Philosophers
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Author : Frans de Waal
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2016-03-22
Primates And Philosophers written by Frans de Waal and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-22 with Science categories.
Can virtuous behavior be explained by nature, and not by human rational choice? "It's the animal in us," we often hear when we've been bad. But why not when we're good? Primates and Philosophers tackles this question by exploring the biological foundations of one of humanity's most valued traits: morality. In this provocative book, renowned primatologist Frans de Waal argues that modern-day evolutionary biology takes far too dim a view of the natural world, emphasizing our "selfish" genes and reinforcing our habit of labeling ethical behavior as humane and the less civilized as animalistic. Seeking the origin of human morality not in evolution but in human culture, science insists that we are moral by choice, not by nature. Citing remarkable evidence based on his extensive research of primate behavior, de Waal attacks "Veneer Theory," which posits morality as a thin overlay on an otherwise nasty nature. He explains how we evolved from a long line of animals that care for the weak and build cooperation with reciprocal transactions. Drawing on Darwin, recent scientific advances, and his extensive research of primate behavior, de Waal demonstrates a strong continuity between human and animal behavior. He probes issues such as anthropomorphism and human responsibilities toward animals. His compelling account of how human morality evolved out of mammalian society will fascinate anyone who has ever wondered about the origins and reach of human goodness. Based on the Tanner Lectures de Waal delivered at Princeton University's Center for Human Values in 2004, Primates and Philosophers includes responses by the philosophers Peter Singer, Christine M. Korsgaard, and Philip Kitcher and the science writer Robert Wright. They press de Waal to clarify the differences between humans and other animals, yielding a lively debate that will fascinate all those who wonder about the origins and reach of human goodness.
Apes And Monkeys Their Life And Language
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Author : R. L. Garner
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2022-08-21
Apes And Monkeys Their Life And Language written by R. L. Garner and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-21 with Fiction categories.
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