The Philosophy section discusses philosophy and its relationship to evolutionary theory and to memetic transmission. The section discusses the philosophical underpinnings of evolution (and science in general), studies the relevance of evolution for ethics and for theories of human nature, and analyzes common philosophical conflicts regarding evolutionary theory.

Philosophy Contents

Evolution and Philosophy: You will examine the connections between science and philosophy, and see some of the many implications of evolutionary theory on philosophical thought.

Evolution and Ethics: Study the relationsip between evolution and ethics, and discover ideas for an evolutionary ethics based on a new understanding of humanity.

Evolution and Human Nature: Discover the implications of evolutionary theory for our understanding of human nature and the structure of our thoughts and emotions.

Religion and Evolution: You will see a selection of syntheses of evolution and religion, and learn about the arguments presented by each idea's proponents and detractors.

Evolution vs. Creation: Learn about the complex and ongoing debate between evolution and so-called "scientific creationism", and see many common creationist arguments refuted.

Biological Determinism: Analyze the claims and the spread of biological determinism, learn about popular perceptions of deterministic implications, and see the reality of gene/environment interaction.

Philosophy Quiz: Check your understanding of the complex philosophical issues presented in this section by taking our quiz!