Human nature and science: A cautionary essay

Simon Blackburn

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Human nature and science: A cautionary essay

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Pages:: 93–108

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004263888_009

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In this paper I draw upon the philosophical tradition in order to question whether scientific advances can show us as much about human nature as some may expect, and to further question whether we should welcome the idea that scientific interventions might improve that nature.

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Evolved Morality: The Biology and Philosophy of Human Conscience

E-Book ISBN:: 9789004263888

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 01 Jan 2014

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