| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 241 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
1. What does morality include -- 2. Approach -- 3. Notes for a conceptual tool-kit -- 4. Continuity and change : consistencies and inconsistencies across contexts and cultures -- 5. Morality and the self-system -- 6. Acquisition of a 'moral sense' and moral codes -- 7. Sources of moral precepts : relations with kin -- 8. Sources of moral precepts : relations with non-relatives -- 9. Sources of moral precepts : status, rights -- 10. Sources of moral precepts : sex- and gender-related issues -- 11. Sources of moral precepts : social and religious systems -- 12. Speculations concerning the emergence of moral systems -- 13. Sources of conflict -- 14. Emphasis on biological bases is not biological determinism -- 15. Conclusion. |
| Summary |
Where do our moral beliefs come from? Theologians and scientists provide often conflicting answers. Robert Hinde resolves these conflicts to offer a groundbreaking, multidisciplinary response, drawing on psychology, philosophy, evolutionary biology and social anthropology.Hinde argues that understanding the origins of our morality can clarify the debates surrounding contemporary ethical dilemmas such as genetic modification, increasing consumerism and globalisation. Well-chosen examples and helpful summaries make this an accessible volume for students, professionals and others interested i. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Ethics.
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Ethics. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hinde, Robert A. Why good is good. London : Routledge, 2002 (DLC) 2001048669 |
| ISBN |
0415277531 (Paper) |
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9780415277532 (Paper) |
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0203994310 (electronic book) |
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9780203994313 (electronic book) |
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0415277523 (hardback) |
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9780415277525 (hardback) |
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9781134472543 (e-book: PDF) |
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1134472544 |
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9781134472499 (e-book: Mobi) |
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1134472498 |
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9781134472536 (e-book: ePub) |
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1134472536 |
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