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Human success : evolutionary origins and ethical implications /

"The concept of evolutionary success is not merely a quantifiable causal-descriptive concept, but has a strong ethical-normative component as well. Herein lies the danger: in reflecting on the success of a species, we need to carefully consider whether we are just exporting our anthropocentric...

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Other Authors:	Desmond, Hugh (Philosopher) (Editor), Ramsey, Grant, 1972- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2023]
Subjects:	Human evolution > Philosophy. Êtres humains > Évolution > Philosophie. PHILOSOPHY. SCIENCE. Philosophy & Social Aspects. Human evolution > Philosophy Biology, life sciences. Science. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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