Jan—well said, and I strongly agree with your perspective here.
Any theory of human values should also be consistent with the deep evolutionary history of the adaptive origins and functions of values in general—from the earliest Cambrian animals with complex nervous systems through vertebrates, social primates, and prehistoric hominids.
As William James pointed out in 1890 (paraphrasing here), human intelligence depends on humans have more evolved instincts, preferences, and values than other animals, not having fewer.
Jan—well said, and I strongly agree with your perspective here.
Any theory of human values should also be consistent with the deep evolutionary history of the adaptive origins and functions of values in general—from the earliest Cambrian animals with complex nervous systems through vertebrates, social primates, and prehistoric hominids.
As William James pointed out in 1890 (paraphrasing here), human intelligence depends on humans have more evolved instincts, preferences, and values than other animals, not having fewer.