How Long to Read The Evolution of Altruism and the Ordering of Love

How Long Does it Take to Read The Evolution of Altruism and the Ordering of Love?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 10 minutes to read The Evolution of Altruism and the Ordering of Love by Stephen J. Pope

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Description

In this book, Stephen J. Pope argues that contemporary scientifically-based theories of the evolution of altruism provide important insights into one of the fundamental moral problems of Christian ethics, the natural basis of love and its ordering. He explores the contributions evolutionary theory makes to our understanding of the biological foundations of kin preference and reciprocal care, the limits of love, and the need for an ordering of love—issues relevant to any ethic that accords a central role to the deeply natural affections found in friendship, marriage, and the family. He proposes that understanding human nature in its broader evolutionary context brings to ethics a needed balance between the personal and biological dimensions of human nature. In the context of Catholic ethics, Pope points out functional similarities between Thomas Aquinas's use of then-available scientific theories in his interpretation of the natural basis of primary relationships and Pope's own efforts to avoid the deficiencies that characterize contemporary Catholic interpretations of love based on personalism and existentialism. He concludes with a call for a multidimensional interpretation of love, one that incorporates scientifically-based theories about human nature together with an appreciation of the significance of motives, intentions, and freedom, for the ordering of human affections and moral responsibility. This book will be of interest to moral theologians, especially those concerned with the topics of love, justice, and natural law ethics.

How long is The Evolution of Altruism and the Ordering of Love?

The Evolution of Altruism and the Ordering of Love by Stephen J. Pope is 186 pages long, and a total of 47,616 words.

This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 58% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Evolution of Altruism and the Ordering of Love Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 20 minutes to read The Evolution of Altruism and the Ordering of Love aloud.

What Reading Level is The Evolution of Altruism and the Ordering of Love?

The Evolution of Altruism and the Ordering of Love is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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