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The Origins of Morality

An Evolutionary Account

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

916 kr

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Why do people behave in moral ways in some circumstances, but not in others? In order to account fully for morality, Dennis Krebs departs from traditional approaches to morality that suggest that children acquire morals through socialization, cultural indoctrination, and moral reasoning. He suggests that such approaches can be subsumed, refined, and revised gainfully within an evolutionary framework. Relying on evolutionary theory, Krebs offers an account of how notions of morality originated in the human species. He updates Darwin's early ideas about how dispositions to obey authority, to control antisocial urges, and to behave in altruistic and cooperative ways originated and evolved, then goes on to update Darwin's account of how humans acquired a moral sense.Krebs explains why the theory of evolution does not dictate that all animals are selfish and immoral by nature. On the contrary, he argues that moral behaviors and moral judgments evolved to serve certain functions. Krebs examines theory and research on the evolution of primitive forms of prosocial conduct displayed by humans and other animals, then discusses the evolution of uniquely human prosocial behaviors. He describes how a sense of morality originated during the course of human evolution through strategic social interactions among members of small groups, and how it was expanded and refined in modern societies, explaining how this sense gives rise to culturally universal and culturally relative moral norms. Krebs argues that although humans' unique cognitive abilities endow them with the capacity to engage in sophisticated forms of moral reasoning, people rarely live up their potential in their everyday lives. Four conceptions of what it means to be a moral person are identified, with the conclusion that people are naturally inclined to meet the standards of each conception under certain conditions. The key to making the world a more moral place lies in creating environments in which good guys finish first and cheaters fail to prosper.

Origins of Morality

An Evolutionary Account

AvDennis Krebs

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2011

668 kr

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Why do people behave in moral ways in some circumstances, but not in others? In order to account fully for morality, Dennis Krebs departs from traditional approaches to morality that suggest that children acquire morals through socialization, cultural indoctrination, and moral reasoning. He suggests that such approaches can be subsumed, refined, and revised gainfully within an evolutionary framework. Relying on evolutionary theory, Krebs offers an account of how notions of morality originated in the human species. He updates Darwin''s early ideas about how dispositions to obey authority, to control antisocial urges, and to behave in altruistic and cooperative ways originated and evolved, then goes on to update Darwin''s account of how humans acquired a moral sense.Krebs explains why the theory of evolution does not dictate that all animals are selfish and immoral by nature. On the contrary, he argues that moral behaviors and moral judgments evolved to serve certain functions. Krebs examines theory and research on the evolution of primitive forms of prosocial conduct displayed by humans and other animals, then discusses the evolution of uniquely human prosocial behaviors. He describes how a sense of morality originated during the course of human evolution through strategic social interactions among members of small groups, and how it was expanded and refined in modern societies, explaining how this sense gives rise to culturally universal and culturally relative moral norms. Krebs argues that although humans'' unique cognitive abilities endow them with the capacity to engage in sophisticated forms of moral reasoning, people rarely live up their potential in their everyday lives. Four conceptions of what it means to be a moral person are identified, with the conclusion that people are naturally inclined to meet the standards of each conception under certain conditions. The key to making the world a more moral place lies in creating environments in which good guys finish first and cheaters fail to prosper.

Foundations of Evolutionary Psychology

AvCharles Crawford,Dennis Krebs

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

1 309 kr

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Evolutionary psychology is concerned with the adaptive problems early humans faced in ancestral human environments, the nature of the psychological mechanisms natural selection shaped to deal with those ancient problems, and the ability of the resulting evolved psychological mechanisms to deal with the problems people face in the modern world. Evolutionary psychology is currently advancing our understanding of altruism, moral behavior, family violence, sexual aggression, warfare, aesthetics, the nature of language, and gender differences in mate choice and perception. It is helping us understand the relationships between cognitive science, developmental psychology, behavior genetics, personality, and social psychology.Foundations of Evolutionary Psychology provides an up-to-date review of the ideas, issues, and applications of contemporary evolutionary psychology. It is suitable for senior undergraduates, first year graduate students, or professionals who wish to become conversant with the major issues currently shaping the emergence of this dynamic new field. It will be interesting to psychologists, anthropologists, sociologists, economists, philosophers, cognitive scientists, and anyone interested in using new developments in the theory of evolution to gain new insights into human behavior.

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Sociobiology and Psychology

Ideas, Issues and Applications

AvDennis Krebs,Martin Smithm. fl.

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2026

521 kr

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Originally published in 1987, Sociobiology and Psychology: Ideas, Issues, and Applications is a compilation of essays focusing on the intersection of sociobiology and psychology. It explores the biological basis of social behaviors and the relevance of evolutionary theory to understanding human psychology. The volume aims to integrate evolutionary thinking into psychology and the social sciences, providing insights and applications relevant to both fields. The field of evolutionary psychology, which grew out of sociobiology and psychology, has flourished in the following years and this title should be read in its historical context.This book is a re-issue originally published in 1987. The language used and views portrayed are a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

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Sociobiology and Psychology

Ideas, Issues and Applications

AvDennis Krebs,Martin Smithm. fl.

E-bok

Engelska, 2026

539 kr

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Originally published in 1987, Sociobiology and Psychology: Ideas, Issues, and Applications is a compilation of essays focusing on the intersection of sociobiology and psychology. It explores the biological basis of social behaviors and the relevance of evolutionary theory to understanding human psychology. The volume aims to integrate evolutionary thinking into psychology and the social sciences, providing insights and applications relevant to both fields. The field of evolutionary psychology, which grew out of sociobiology and psychology, has flourished in the following years and this title should be read in its historical context.This book is a re-issue originally published in 1987. The language used and views portrayed are a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

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Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology

Ideas, Issues, and Applications

AvDennis Krebs,Charles Crawford

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2026

647 kr

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Originally published in 1998, the aim of the Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology was to compile a volume that would facilitate the development of the evolutionary approach to human behavior by communicating some of the major ideas, issues, and applications of the Theory of Evolution at the time.Part I introduces readers to those aspects of evolutionary theorizing that had been particularly important during the previous decade, and were believed would continue to be important for some time. Part II deals with some of the central issues in the application of the Theory of Evolution to the study of human behavior. The chapters in Part III illustrate how a variety of researchers and scholars were using evolutionary thinking to explain psychological phenomena. This book is a re-issue originally published in 1998. The language used and views portrayed are a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

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Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology

Ideas, Issues, and Applications

AvDennis Krebs,Charles Crawford

E-bok

Engelska, 2026

647 kr

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Originally published in 1998, the aim of the Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology was to compile a volume that would facilitate the development of the evolutionary approach to human behavior by communicating some of the major ideas, issues, and applications of the Theory of Evolution at the time.Part I introduces readers to those aspects of evolutionary theorizing that had been particularly important during the previous decade, and were believed would continue to be important for some time. Part II deals with some of the central issues in the application of the Theory of Evolution to the study of human behavior. The chapters in Part III illustrate how a variety of researchers and scholars were using evolutionary thinking to explain psychological phenomena. This book is a re-issue originally published in 1998. The language used and views portrayed are a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

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Sociobiology and Psychology

Ideas, Issues and Applications

AvCharles Crawford,Martin Smithm. fl.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

1 583 kr

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Originally published in 1987, Sociobiology and Psychology: Ideas, Issues, and Applications is a compilation of essays focusing on the intersection of sociobiology and psychology. It explores the biological basis of social behaviors and the relevance of evolutionary theory to understanding human psychology. The volume aims to integrate evolutionary thinking into psychology and the social sciences, providing insights and applications relevant to both fields. The field of evolutionary psychology, which grew out of sociobiology and psychology, has flourished in the following years and this title should be read in its historical context.This book is a re-issue originally published in 1987. The language used and views portrayed are a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

Foundations of Evolutionary Psychology

AvDennis Krebs,Charles Crawford

E-bok

Engelska, 2012

1 498 kr

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Evolutionary psychology is concerned with the adaptive problems early humans faced in ancestral human environments, the nature of the psychological mechanisms natural selection shaped to deal with those ancient problems, and the ability of the resulting evolved psychological mechanisms to deal with the problems people face in the modern world. Evolutionary psychology is currently advancing our understanding of altruism, moral behavior, family violence, sexual aggression, warfare, aesthetics, the nature of language, and gender differences in mate choice and perception. It is helping us understand the relationships between cognitive science, developmental psychology, behavior genetics, personality, and social psychology.

Foundations of Evolutionary Psychology provides an up-to-date review of the ideas, issues, and applications of contemporary evolutionary psychology. It is suitable for senior undergraduates, first year graduate students, or professionals who wish to become conversant with the major issues currently shaping the emergence of this dynamic new field. It will be interesting to psychologists, anthropologists, sociologists, economists, philosophers, cognitive scientists, and anyone interested in using new developments in the theory of evolution to gain new insights into human behavior.

Foundations of Evolutionary Psychology

AvDennis Krebs,Charles Crawford

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2012

1 552 kr

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Evolutionary psychology is concerned with the adaptive problems early humans faced in ancestral human environments, the nature of the psychological mechanisms natural selection shaped to deal with those ancient problems, and the ability of the resulting evolved psychological mechanisms to deal with the problems people face in the modern world. Evolutionary psychology is currently advancing our understanding of altruism, moral behavior, family violence, sexual aggression, warfare, aesthetics, the nature of language, and gender differences in mate choice and perception. It is helping us understand the relationships between cognitive science, developmental psychology, behavior genetics, personality, and social psychology.

Foundations of Evolutionary Psychology provides an up-to-date review of the ideas, issues, and applications of contemporary evolutionary psychology. It is suitable for senior undergraduates, first year graduate students, or professionals who wish to become conversant with the major issues currently shaping the emergence of this dynamic new field. It will be interesting to psychologists, anthropologists, sociologists, economists, philosophers, cognitive scientists, and anyone interested in using new developments in the theory of evolution to gain new insights into human behavior.

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The Origins of Morality

Origins of Morality

Foundations of Evolutionary Psychology

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Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology

Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology

Sociobiology and Psychology

Foundations of Evolutionary Psychology

Foundations of Evolutionary Psychology

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