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War, Peace, and Religion's Biocultural Evolution

Year: 1986

Type: article

Abstract: . A recent scientifically and historically grounded theory on human genetic and cultural evolution suggests why the religious elements of culture became the primary source of both peaceful cooperation within societal ingroups and at the same time of destructive wars with outgroups. It also describes the role of religion in the evolution of ape‐men into humans. The theory indicates why human societal life is not long viable without the underpinning of a healthy, noncoercive, religious faith; why sound religious faith is weak now; and why we may hope both for better morals and for worldwide cooperation in peace.

Source: Zygon®

DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.1986.tb00760.x

Author: Ralph Wendell Burhoe

Institution: Meadville Lombard Theological School

Language: English

Topic: Violence, Religion, and Philosophy

Subfield: Philosophy

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,630