Why Good Is Good : The Sources of Morality

Where do our moral beliefs come from? Theologians and scientists provide often conflicting answers. Robert Hinde resolves these conflicts to offer a groundbreaking, multidisciplinary response, drawing on psychology, philosophy, evolutionary biology and social anthropology.Hinde argues that understanding the origins of our morality can clarify the debates surrounding contemporary ethical dilemmas such as genetic modification, increasing consumerism and globalisation. Well-chosen examples and helpful summaries make this an accessible volume for students, professionals and others interested in contemporary and historical ethics.

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgements	p. xiv
Setting the Stage	p. 1
What Does Morality Include?	p. 3
The Approach	p. 12
Notes for a Conceptual Tool-Kit	p. 26
Continuity and Change	p. 30
Morality and the Self-System	p. 34
Where Do Moral Precepts Come From?	p. 45
Acquisition of a ' Moral Sense' and Moral Codes	p. 47
Sources of Moral Precepts: Relations with Kin	p. 61
Sources of Moral Precepts: Relations with Non-Relatives	p. 72
Sources of Moral Precepts: Status, Rights	p. 95
Sources of Moral Precepts: Sex- and Gender-Related Issues	p. 103
Sources of Moral Precepts: Social and Religious Systems	p. 128
Speculations Concerning the Emergence of Moral Systems	p. 135
Some Practical and Theoretical Issues	p. 151
Sources of Conflict	p. 153
Emphasis on Biological Bases is Not Biological Determinism	p. 171
Conclusion	p. 177
Notes	p. 193
References	p. 211
Name Index	p. 232
Subject Index	p. 238
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