An Introduction to Evolutionary Ethics

✍ Scribed by Scott M. James

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 541
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Offering the first general introductory text to this subject, the timely Introduction to Evolutionary Ethics reflects the most up-to-date research and current issues being debated in both psychology and philosophy. The book presents students to the areas of cognitive psychology, normative ethics, and metaethics.The first general introduction to evolutionary ethicsProvides a comprehensive survey of work in three distinct areas of research: cognitive psychology, normative ethics, and metaethicsPresents the most up-to-date research available in both psychology and philosophyWritten in an engaging and accessible style for undergraduates and the interested general readerDiscusses the evolution of morality, broadening its relevance to those studying psychology