{"product_id":"evolutionary-debunking-arguments-ethics-philosophy-of-religion-philosophy-of-mathematics-metaphysics-and-epistemology-9780367458447","title":"Evolutionary Debunking Arguments: Ethics, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Mathematics, Metaphysics, and Epistemology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRecent years have seen an increase in evolutionary debunking arguments against moral and religious beliefs, which claim that the cognitive mechanisms that produce these beliefs are epistemically unjustified due to their evolutionary origins. This book examines these arguments in ethics, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mathematics, metaphysics, and epistemology, and proposes new lines of inquiry. It appeals to scholars and graduate students interested in the skeptical implications of evolutionary theory. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 368 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, there has been a surge of interest in evolutionary debunking arguments aimed at challenging specific belief systems, particularly moral and religious beliefs. These arguments contend that the evolutionary origins of the cognitive mechanisms responsible for these beliefs render them epistemically unjustified. The reason behind this is that natural selection prioritizes reproduction and survival over truth, and false beliefs can potentially be as evolutionarily advantageous as true beliefs. This volume brings together fourteen essays that explore evolutionary debunking arguments across various disciplines, including ethics, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mathematics, metaphysics, and epistemology. The essays in this collection contribute to advancing research on these arguments by offering fresh perspectives on old problems and proposing new lines of inquiry. This book will appeal to scholars and graduate students interested in exploring the potential skeptical implications of evolutionary theory in these and other domains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, there has been a surge of interest in evolutionary debunking arguments aimed at challenging specific belief systems, particularly moral and religious beliefs. These arguments contend that the evolutionary origins of the cognitive mechanisms responsible for these beliefs render them epistemically unjustified. The reason behind this is that natural selection prioritizes reproduction and survival over truth, and false beliefs can potentially be as evolutionarily advantageous as true beliefs. This volume brings together fourteen essays that explore evolutionary debunking arguments across various disciplines, including ethics, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mathematics, metaphysics, and epistemology. The essays in this collection contribute to advancing research on these arguments by offering fresh perspectives on old problems and proposing new lines of inquiry. This book will appeal to scholars and graduate students interested in exploring the potential skeptical implications of evolutionary theory in these and other domains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367458447\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44104144584954,"sku":"9780367458447","price":151.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1663368595993_book.jpg?v=1663593918","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/evolutionary-debunking-arguments-ethics-philosophy-of-religion-philosophy-of-mathematics-metaphysics-and-epistemology-9780367458447","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}