The Obligations Of Reason: Exploring the existence, nature, dynamics and implications of the Natural Moral System - Couverture souple

Huggins, Jeff

 
9780595408191: The Obligations Of Reason: Exploring the existence, nature, dynamics and implications of the Natural Moral System
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ISBN 10 : 0595408192 ISBN 13 : 9780595408191
Editeur : iUniverse, 2006

Synopsis

Is there a universal human natural moral system-a moral system inherent in human nature, resulting from fundamental natural principles and evolutionary processes, discernible and explainable via the fast-improving scientific understanding of human behavior and evolution, and which satisfies the basic requirements associated with systems of morality? Is it valid-scientifically and rationally-to acknowledge the existence of the natural moral system and use it to improve human moral understanding? To inform public policy? To help address the shared problems of humanity? To help us live together better? To facilitate happiness?What is the nature of the natural moral system? What are its foundational characteristics? What is the relationship between morality and survival? Morality and happiness? And what about meaning?What are the obligations of political and corporate leaders, scientists, educators, and others to use the human gift of reason to help improve the human condition?Integrating recent advances in scientific understanding, and viewing them from the standpoint of questions traditionally asked by philosophers, Jeff Huggins addresses these questions of immense relevance to the sustainability and quality of human life, biodiversity, and the environment as well as to our everyday lives as modern humans.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Is there a universal human natural moral system-a moral system inherent in human nature, resulting from fundamental natural principles and evolutionary processes, discernible and explainable via the fast-improving scientific understanding of human behavior and evolution, and which satisfies the basic requirements associated with systems of morality? Is it valid-scientifically and rationally-to acknowledge the existence of the natural moral system and use it to improve human moral understanding? To inform public policy? To help address the shared problems of humanity? To help us live together better? To facilitate happiness?What is the nature of the natural moral system? What are its foundational characteristics? What is the relationship between morality and survival? Morality and happiness? And what about meaning?What are the obligations of political and corporate leaders, scientists, educators, and others to use the human gift of reason to help improve the human condition?Integrating recent advances in scientific understanding, and viewing them from the standpoint of questions traditionally asked by philosophers, Jeff Huggins addresses these questions of immense relevance to the sustainability and quality of human life, biodiversity, and the environment as well as to our everyday lives as modern humans.

Biographie de l'auteur

Jeff Huggins received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from Harvard as a Baker Scholar. He is a former McKinsey & Company consultant and Disney executive. His work on understanding human morality reflects study and experience throughout his life.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595408192
ISBN 13 
9780595408191
Reliure
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Nombre de pages
408
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Editeur : iUniverse, 2006
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