Category Archives: Ethics – Evolution

A Universal Principle Within Morality’s Ultimate Source

Ethics - Evolution, Evolution & Philosophy

Mark Sloan

“Properly understood, morality is not a burden; it is an effective means for increasing the benefits of cooperation, especially emotional well-being resulting from sustained cooperation with family, friends, and community.” Continue reading A Universal Principle Within Morality’s Ultimate Source →

More on Evolution and Ethics

Ethics - Evolution

Darwin's finches by Gould.jpg

My recent post, “Evolution and Ethics,” elicited a particularly thoughtful response from an expert in the field. He began by suggesting further readings on the subject including: Continue reading More on Evolution and Ethics →

Evolution and Ethics

Ethics - Evolution

Three quarter length studio photo showing Darwin's characteristic large forehead and bushy eyebrows with deep set eyes, pug nose and mouth set in a determined look. He is bald on top, with dark hair and long side whiskers but no beard or moustache. His jacket is dark, with very wide lapels, and his trousers are a light check pattern. His shirt has an upright wing collar, and his cravat is tucked into his waistcoat which is a light fine checked pattern.

Man in his arrogance thinks himself worthy the interposition of a deity. More humble and I think truer to consider himself created from animals. ~ Charles Darwin Continue reading Evolution and Ethics →

Evolution and Ethics

Ethics - Evolution

Darwin's finches by Gould.jpg
I have been interested in the above topic since taking a wonderful graduate seminar in the subject about 30 years ago Continue reading Evolution and Ethics →

Implanting Moral Chips

Ethics - Evolution, Evolution & Futurism

In a recent post I argued that humans need to become more intelligent and moral if they are to survive and flourish. In other words, they must evolve. Continue reading Implanting Moral Chips →