Evolution And Ethics: Human Morality In Biological And Religious Perspective

Clayton, Phillip and Schloss, Jeffrey (Eds.) (2004). Evolution And Ethics: Human Morality In Biological And Religious Perspective Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Christians frequently resist evolutionary theory, beliving it to be incompatible with the core values of their tradition. But what exactly are the tensions between evolutiona nd religious faith in the area of human morality? Evolution and Ethics examines the burning questions of human morality from the standpoint of Christian thought and contemporary biology, asking where the two perspectives diverge and where they may complement one another.

Respresenting a significant dialogue between world-class scientists, philosophers, and theologians, this volume explores the central features of biological and religious accounts of human morality, introducing the leading theories and locating the key points of contention. Central to these discussions are the questions of whether human actions are ever genuinely selfless, whether there is something in the moral life that trancends biological function, and whether one can sensibly speak of an overall purpose to the course of evolution.

Certain to engage scholars, students, and general readers alike, Evolution and Ethics offers a balanced, levelheaded, constructive approach to an often divisive debate. (From back cover of the book)