Beyond the Sociobiological Dilemma: Social Emotions and the Evolution of Morality

Abstract. Is morality biologically altruistic? Does it imply a disadvantage in the struggle for existence? A positive answer puts morality at odds with natural selection, unless natural selection operates at the level of groups. In this case, a trait that is good for groups though bad (reproductivel...

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Main Author: Rosas, Alejandro (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Open Library of Humanities$s2024- 2007
In: Zygon
Year: 2007, Volume: 42, Issue: 3, Pages: 685-700
Further subjects:B Morality
B selfish-gene theory
B Robert Trivers
B Sociobiology
B social emotions
B group selection
B Altruism
B Charles Darwin
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