The Philosophical and Theological Relevance of Evolutionary Anthropology: Engagements with Michael Tomasello (Routledge Science and Religion Series)

By: Martin Breul and Caroline Helmus

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Synopsis: This book explores the philosophical and theological significance of evolutionary anthropology and includes diverse approaches to the relationship between evolution, culture, and religion. Particular emphasis is placed on the work of Michael Tomasello, who contributes an opening chapter that tackles the role of religion in his natural history of human thinking and human morality. The first section of the book considers the philosophical foundations of evolutionary anthropology and shows that evolutionary anthropology is open to a multitude of philosophical analyses. The second part offers theological perspectives on the relationship between evolutionary and theological anthropology and between evolution and religion. The volume also reflects more broadly on the complex relationship between religion and science in the contexts of late-modern societies. It makes a significant contribution to the religion and science debate and offers performative evidence that an interdisciplinary discussion between theologians, philosophers, and natural scientists is feasible.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781000858549
Related ISBNs:: 9781032331515, 9781003318422, 9781032317007
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/24/23
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Martin Breul and Caroline Helmus
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Religion and Spirituality
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Martin Breul
Edited by:: Caroline Helmus