{"product_id":"evolution-and-the-big-questions-isbn-9781405149020","title":"Evolution and the Big Questions","description":"\u003cb\u003eEvolution and the Big Questions\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e“David N. Stamos’s \u003ci\u003eEvolution and the Big Questions\u003c\/i\u003e delivers what its title promises—you get to look at all of the issues, such as race and ethics and religion, that make the study of evolution so interesting, and more than just a science. The book is written in a clear and friendly manner and deserves a very wide readership.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Ruse, Florida State University\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis provocative text considers whether evolutionary explanations can be used to clarify some of life’s biggest questions. It offers a lively, informative, and timely look at a wide variety of key issues facing all of us today—including questions of race, sex, gender, the nature of language, religion, ethics, knowledge, consciousness, and, ultimately, thc meaning of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the questions examined are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid evolution make men and women fundamentally different?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs the concept of race merely a social construction?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs morality, including universal human rights, a mass delusion?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan religion and evolution really be harmonized?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDocs evolution render life meaningless?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned for students and anyone with an interest in the relationship between evolutionary heritage and human nature, the text takes an interdisciplinary approach and offers direction for further reading and research. Each chapter presents a main topic, together with discussion of related ideas and arguments from various perspectives. Along the way, it poses life’s biggest questions, pulling no punches, and presenting a challenge to thinkers on all levels.  Acknowledgments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Evolution and Knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Evolution and Consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Evolution and Language.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Evolution and Sex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Evolution and Feminism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Evolution and Race.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Evolution and Ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Evolution and Religion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Evolution and the Meaning of Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Common Misconceptions About Evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“In conclusion, this book is definitely worth a read, and Stamos successfully shows how evolutionary thinking has a bearing on the “Big Questions.”  (\u003ci\u003eEvo Edu Outreach\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 December 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \"He does not simply present and adjudicate between arguments in the existent literature—he also includes some innovative arguments of his own, which gives one the impression of an author who is seriously engaged with his subject matter. Stamos is not just going through the scholarly motions: he means business.\" (\u003ci\u003eReports of the National Center for Science Education\u003c\/i\u003e, April 2010)  \u003cp\u003e\"This book by Stamos is remarkable for the breadth and depth of its discussions. It promises to discuss the big questions and does just that. Stamos is very well informed ... .He presents different views on controversial issues, and does not shy away from pressing his own. Although this is a scholarly work with many references, it is written clearly and with verve. It will be of great interest to any reader willing to make the effort to understand the controversies concerning the implications of evolution. This outstanding work demonstrates how evolutionary ideas are of interest to virtually everyone. Enriching the text are a useful glossary, an extensive bibliography, and a good index. Highly recommended.\" (\u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e, November 2008)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDavid N. Stamos\u003c\/b\u003e teaches philosophy at York University, Toronto. Author of \u003ci\u003eThe Species Problem\u003c\/i\u003e (2003) and \u003ci\u003eDarwin and the Nature of Species\u003c\/i\u003e (2007)\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eStamos is well published in a wide variety of academic journals.  This provocative text considers whether evolutionary explanations can be used to clarify some of life’s biggest questions. It offers a lively, informative, and timely look at a wide variety of key issues facing all of us today—including questions of race, sex, gender, the nature of language, religion, ethics, knowledge, consciousness and ultimately, the meaning of life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome of the questions examined are:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDid evolution make men and women fundamentally different?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs the concept of race merely a social construction?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs morality, including universal human rights, a mass delusion?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan religion and evolution really be harmonized?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes evolution render life meaningless?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned for students and anyone with an interest in the relationship between evolutionary heritage and human nature, the text takes an interdisciplinary approach and offers direction for further reading and research. Each chapter presents a main topic, together with discussion of related ideas and arguments from various perspectives. Along the way, it poses life’s biggest questions, pulling no punches and presenting a challenge to thinkers on all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"David Stamos's \u003ci\u003eEvolution and the Big Questions\u003c\/i\u003e delivers what its title promises—you get to look at all of the issues like race and ethics and religion that make the study of evolution so interesting and more than just a science. The book is written in a clear and friendly manner and deserves a very wide readership.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael Ruse, Florida State University\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989178433765,"sku":"NP9781405149020","price":94.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405149020.jpg?v=1761783106","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/evolution-and-the-big-questions-isbn-9781405149020","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}