Evolution and Ethics Human Morality

Christians frequently resist evolutionary theory, believing it to be incompatible with the core values of their tradition. But what exactly are the tensions between evolution and 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. Representing 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 transcends 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. Contributors: "Larry Arnhart

Christopher Boehm

Craig A. Boyd

Robert Boyd

Michael J. Chapman

Philip Clayton

Loren Haarsma

John Hare

S. Mark Heim

David C. Lahti

Thomas Jay Oord

Gregory R. Peterson

Joseph Poulshock

Peter J. Richerson

Philip A. Rolnick

Holmes Rolston III

Michael Ruse

Jeffrey Schloss

Ren? van Woudenberg"