Search for a Rational Ethic

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Health & Well Being, Medical
Cover of the book Search for a Rational Ethic by George D. Snell, Springer New York
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: George D. Snell ISBN: 9781461239048
Publisher: Springer New York Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: George D. Snell
ISBN: 9781461239048
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Knowledge we have in great abundance, and enough exists if wisely used to solve many of the most threatening problems of humanity. The key word is wisely; wisdom we sorely lack. There is a special role to be played by distinguished scholars who, having passed the most challenging tests of their specialized fields, are willing to confront the central questions of human existence. What is life (where is the boundary between life and non-life)? Why do we behave as we do? What is the meaning of human existence? Where do ethical precepts come from? What should be the goals of civilization, beyond mere survival and hedonic reward? These are the kinds of topics George Snell boldly addresses in Search for a Rational Ethic. Scientific knowledge is especially important in any such endeavor, because we are in the golden age of science, and scientific research increasingly impinges on the domain of philosophy. Indeed, it is not too much to say that philosophy has consisted to a large extent of failed neurological models. Much of its investigation pivots on how the mind works, that is, to what extent the mind can perceive reality, how concepts are formed, what is the source of moral reasoning, and so forth. In­ creasingly, scientific research is leading us to the physical basis of mind. If we are ever to create the correct neurological model, it will be through science.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Knowledge we have in great abundance, and enough exists if wisely used to solve many of the most threatening problems of humanity. The key word is wisely; wisdom we sorely lack. There is a special role to be played by distinguished scholars who, having passed the most challenging tests of their specialized fields, are willing to confront the central questions of human existence. What is life (where is the boundary between life and non-life)? Why do we behave as we do? What is the meaning of human existence? Where do ethical precepts come from? What should be the goals of civilization, beyond mere survival and hedonic reward? These are the kinds of topics George Snell boldly addresses in Search for a Rational Ethic. Scientific knowledge is especially important in any such endeavor, because we are in the golden age of science, and scientific research increasingly impinges on the domain of philosophy. Indeed, it is not too much to say that philosophy has consisted to a large extent of failed neurological models. Much of its investigation pivots on how the mind works, that is, to what extent the mind can perceive reality, how concepts are formed, what is the source of moral reasoning, and so forth. In­ creasingly, scientific research is leading us to the physical basis of mind. If we are ever to create the correct neurological model, it will be through science.

More books from Springer New York

Cover of the book Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 213 by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Stochastic Programming by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Breast Cancer Metastasis and Drug Resistance by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Problem-Solving and Selected Topics in Euclidean Geometry by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Microarchitecture of Network-on-Chip Routers by George D. Snell
Cover of the book One-dot Theory Described, Explained, Inferred, Justified, and Applied by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Psychodynamic Perspectives on Aging and Illness by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Circulating Tumor Cells by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Advanced H∞ Control by George D. Snell
Cover of the book The Psychological Effects of Aerobic Fitness Training by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Self-Assembly of Nanostructures by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Energy Policy Modeling in the 21st Century by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Introduction to Biosensors by George D. Snell
Cover of the book Towards a Theory of Spacetime Theories by George D. Snell
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy