- New
-
Topics
- All Categories
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Value Theory
- Science, Logic, and Mathematics
- Science, Logic, and Mathematics
- Logic and Philosophy of Logic
- Philosophy of Biology
- Philosophy of Cognitive Science
- Philosophy of Computing and Information
- Philosophy of Mathematics
- Philosophy of Physical Science
- Philosophy of Social Science
- Philosophy of Probability
- General Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Science, Misc
- History of Western Philosophy
- Philosophical Traditions
- Philosophy, Misc
- Other Academic Areas
- Journals
- Submit material
- More
Human sociobiology
Zygon 19 (2):117-140 (1984)
Abstract
Sociobiology is the scientific study of why organisms sometimes associate with other organisms. This paper surveys recent research on the reasons for altruism and aggression. It also considers the contributions an individual's genes and its environment make to its behavior, and it reviews functional theories for the evolution of cannibalism, polygamy, homosexuality, and infanticide in humans and other animals. Finally mention is made of the limited and generally negative attitude of sociobiology to religion.My notes
Similar books and articles
The Transformation of Human Sociobiology.Philip Kitcher - 1986 - PSA: Proceedings of the Biennial Meeting of the Philosophy of Science Association 1986:63-74.
The trouble with human sociobiology is ….Philip Kitcher - 1986 - Behavioral and Brain Sciences 9 (1):201-202.
Human sociobiology and archaeology.J. Chapman - 1986 - In John L. Bintliff & Chris F. Gaffney (eds.), Archaeology at the interface: studies in archaeology's relationships with history, geography, biology, and physical science. Oxford, England: B.A.R..
Human Sociobiology and Genetic Determinism.Richard M. Burian - 1981 - Philosophical Forum 13 (2):43.
Human ethology and human sociobiology.David P. Barash - 1979 - Behavioral and Brain Sciences 2 (1):26-27.
Human Sociobiology: A Philosophical Perspective.Michael Ruse - 1984 - Eidos: The Canadian Graduate Journal of Philosophy 3 (1):46-88.
Useful distinctions in human sociobiology.Michael E. Lamb - 1987 - Behavioral and Brain Sciences 10 (1):79-79.
The Ethical Implications of Human Sociobiology.Edward O. Wilson - 1980 - Hastings Center Report 10 (6):27-29.
A Logical Structure for Human Sociobiology.Steven J. C. Gaulin - 1986 - PSA: Proceedings of the Biennial Meeting of the Philosophy of Science Association 1986:75 - 86.
Analytics
Added to PP
2010-09-02
Downloads
44 (#351,498)
6 months
9 (#437,808)
2010-09-02
Downloads
44 (#351,498)
6 months
9 (#437,808)
Historical graph of downloads
Citations of this work
The interplay between science and theology in uncovering the matrix of human morality.Hans Schwarz - 1993 - Zygon 28 (1):61-75.
References found in this work
The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex.Charles Darwin - 1898 - New York: Plume. Edited by Carl Zimmer.
On the Origin of Species: By Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.Charles Darwin - 1859 - San Diego: Sterling. Edited by David Quammen.
The origin of species by means of natural selection, or, The preservation of favored races in the struggle for life.Charles Darwin - 1963 - New York: Modern Library. Edited by Paul Landacre & Douglas A. Dunstan.
PhilPapers logo by Andrea Andrews and Meghan Driscoll.
This site uses cookies and Google Analytics (see our terms & conditions for details regarding the privacy implications). Use of this site is subject to terms & conditions.
All rights reserved by The PhilPapers Foundation
Server: philpapers-web-6686886f5-2nz2h uwo