About the book
This book shows how Darwinian biology supports an Aristotelian view of ethics as rooted in human nature. Defending a conception of \"Darwinian natural right\" based on the claim that the good is the desirable, the author argues that there are at least twenty natural desires that are universal to all human societies because they are based in human biology. The satisfaction of these natural desires constitutes a universal standard for judging social practice as either fulfilling or frustrating human nature, although prudence is required in judging what is best for particular circumstances.
The author studies the familial bonding of parents and children and the conjugal bonding of men and women as illustrating social behavior that conforms to Darwinian natural right. He also studies slavery and psychopathy as illustrating social behavior that contradicts Darwinian natural right. He argues as well that the natural moral sense does not require religious belief, although such belief can sometimes reinforce the dictates of nature.
Editions of Darwinian Natural Right
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791436936
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791436943
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791495308
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This book shows how Darwinian biology supports an Aristotelian view of ethics as rooted in human nature. Defending a conception of \"Darwinian natural right\" based on the claim that the good is the desirable, the author argues that there are at least twenty natural desires that are universal to all human societies because they are based in human biology. The satisfaction of these natural desires constitutes a universal standard for judging social practice as either fulfilling or frustrating human nature, although prudence is required in judging what is best for particular circumstances.
The author studies the familial bonding of parents and children and the conjugal bonding of men and women as illustrating social behavior that conforms to Darwinian natural right. He also studies slavery and psychopathy as illustrating social behavior that contradicts Darwinian natural right. He argues as well that the natural moral sense does not require religious belief, although such belief can sometimes reinforce the dictates of nature.
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What is Darwinian Natural Right about?
This book shows how Darwinian biology supports an Aristotelian view of ethics as rooted in human nature. Defending a conception of \"Darwinian natural right\" based on the claim that the good is the desirable, the author argues that there are at least twenty natural desires that are universal to all human societies because they are based in human biology. The satisfaction of these natural desires constitutes a universal standard for judging social practice as either fulfilling or frustrating human nature, although prudence is required in judging what is best for particular circumstances.
The author studies the familial bonding of parents and children and the conjugal bonding of men and women as illustrating social behavior that conforms to Darwinian natural right. He also studies slavery and psychopathy as illustrating social behavior that contradicts Darwinian natural right. He argues as well that the natural moral sense does not require religious belief, although such belief can sometimes reinforce the dictates of nature.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Darwinian Natural Right?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy
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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791436936
How long is Darwinian Natural Right and how many pages does it have?
Darwinian Natural Right has 348 page(s)
Is Darwinian Natural Right part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Philosophy and Biology
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Darwinian Natural Right?
Larry Arnhart
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Darwinian Natural Right is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791436936) and paperback(ISBN 9780791436943) and pdf(ISBN 9780791495308)
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