ANTH 264 - Human Nature and Natural Law: Perspectives from Science and Religion

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Vanderbilt University

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Conflicting views on the origins of morality and values. Ethical beliefs as deriving from culture or as reflecting a global human nature. Consideration of human universals such as the incest taboo, marriage and family, and religion. Efforts to interpret values and ethical principles as reflecting human biology and evolution, self-interest, altruism and cooperation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vanderbilt.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 322-7311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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