This provocative text considers whether evolutionary explanations can be used to clarify some of life's biggest questions. It offers a lively, informative, and timely look at a wide variety of key issues facing all of us today - including questions of race, sex, gender, the nature of language, religion, ethics, knowledge, consciousness and ultimately, the meaning of life.
Contents:
1. Evolution and Knowledge
2. Evolution and Consciousness
3. Evolution and Language
4. Evolution and Sex
5. Evolution and Feminism
6. Evolution and Race
7. Evolution and Ethics
8. Evolution and Religion
9. Evolution and the Meaning of Life
Appendix: Common Misconceptions About Evolution