The Structural Evolution of Morality - Couverture souple

Alexander, J. McKenzie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521152690 ISBN 13 : 9780521152693

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Shows how morality can both emerge and persist in a wide variety of social environments.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

It is certainly the case that morality governs the interactions that take place between individuals. But what if morality exists because of these interactions? This book, first published in 2007, argues for the claim that much of the behaviour we view as 'moral' exists because acting in that way benefits each of us to the greatest extent possible, given the socially structured nature of society. Drawing upon aspects of evolutionary game theory, the theory of bounded rationality, and computational models of social networks, it shows both how moral behaviour can emerge in socially structured environments, and how it can persist even when it is not typically viewed as 'rational' from a traditional economic perspective. This book also provides a theory of how moral principles and the moral sentiments play an indispensable role in effective choice, acting as 'fast and frugal heuristics' in social decision contexts.

Revue de presse

Review of the hardback: 'This is an important book for philosophers as well as social scientists. It clearly models how pro-social behavior can emerge in social networks, and shows which network structures are most conducive to the development of co-operation, trust or fairness. The book advances our understanding of evolutionary games, since it makes them more realistic and applicable to the complex social structures we live in.' Cristina Bicchieri, University of Pennsylvania

Review of the hardback: '... this work is certain to be invaluable to anyone following the road laid by Brian Skyrms. Additionally, I recommend this book to many of those unconvinced about the possibility of making the leap from an explanation of thin morality to a thick account. ... this work makes an important contribution to political philosophy and to the social sciences more broadly.' Church History

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521152690
• ISBN 13: 9780521152693
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 312
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible