The Genetic Gods: Evolution and Belief in Human Affairs
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The Genetic Gods: Evolution and Belief in Human Affairs is a book by geneticist John C. Avise that explores how evolutionary biology and genetics intersect with, inform, and challenge traditional religious and philosophical views about human nature and destiny.
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book
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geneticist ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
bridge scientific and religious worldviews
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clarify the impact of genetics on concepts of human destiny ⓘ |
| author | John C. Avise NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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United States
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| discusses |
genetic variation
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heredity ⓘ human uniqueness in evolutionary context ⓘ natural selection ⓘ random mutation ⓘ the compatibility of evolution and belief in God ⓘ the concept of design in nature ⓘ the problem of evil in light of evolution ⓘ the role of chance in evolution ⓘ |
| explores |
how evolutionary biology informs religious views
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how genetics informs religious views ⓘ how religious belief adapts to scientific discoveries ⓘ implications of evolution for concepts of morality ⓘ implications of evolution for concepts of purpose in life ⓘ implications of genetic determinism for free will ⓘ tensions between evolutionary theory and traditional theology ⓘ the role of chance and natural selection in human affairs ⓘ theological interpretations of evolutionary processes ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
evolutionary genetics
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molecular ecology ⓘ |
| genre |
non-fiction
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popular science ⓘ science writing ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
evolutionary
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genetic ⓘ philosophical ⓘ theological ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
evolutionary biology
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genetics ⓘ human destiny ⓘ human nature ⓘ philosophy of biology ⓘ religion and science ⓘ |
| relatedWorkOfAuthor | John C. Avise NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers interested in science and religion
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readers interested in philosophy of science ⓘ students of biology ⓘ students of theology ⓘ |
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