Sociobiology, God, and Understanding

Abstract. This article presents the rationale of a new approach to the debate between sociobiology and religion. In it, I outline a sociobiology that may generate alternative and competing hypotheses about the existence of gods as beings (theisms) and the nature of their participation in the univers...

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Main Author: Lumsden, Charles J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Open Library of Humanities$s2024- 1989
In: Zygon
Year: 1989, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 83-108
Further subjects:B Theism
B mathematical theology
B Science and religion
B Sociobiology
B Natural Theology
B God
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Summary:Abstract. This article presents the rationale of a new approach to the debate between sociobiology and religion. In it, I outline a sociobiology that may generate alternative and competing hypotheses about the existence of gods as beings (theisms) and the nature of their participation in the universe. I examine the central theoretical issues of this sociobiology and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of a sociobiological approach to theological issues, including problems pertinent to nontheistic theologies. A concluding case is made for an enriched and revitalized agenda in the dialogue between sociobiology and religion. While consistent with current research on gene-culture coevolution, the article's treatment expands on earlier work to begin incorporating theoretical terms that carry a more direct theological impact.
ISSN:1467-9744
Contains:Enthalten in: Zygon
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.1989.tb00977.x