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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Target entity: The Genetic Gods: Evolution and Belief in Human Affairs Context triple: [John C. Avise, notableWork, The Genetic Gods: Evolution and Belief in Human Affairs]
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Religion in Human Evolution
Religion in Human Evolution is a major scholarly work that traces the development of religious thought and practice from early human societies to the emergence of the great historical religions, integrating insights from sociology, anthropology, and evolutionary theory.
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The Meaning of Evolution
The Meaning of Evolution is a landmark 1949 book by paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson that helped synthesize evolutionary theory with the fossil record and popularize modern evolutionary biology.
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Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation
Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation is a popular science book by Bill Nye that explains the evidence for evolution and argues against creationist views.
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A Natural Theology for Our Time
A Natural Theology for Our Time is a philosophical and theological work by Charles Hartshorne that presents his modern process-oriented approach to arguments for the existence and nature of God.
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Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon
"Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon" is a book by philosopher Daniel Dennett that examines religion through the lens of evolutionary biology, cognitive science, and philosophy to explain its origins and functions in human life.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Genetic Gods: Evolution and Belief in Human Affairs Target entity description: 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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A.
Religion in Human Evolution
Religion in Human Evolution is a major scholarly work that traces the development of religious thought and practice from early human societies to the emergence of the great historical religions, integrating insights from sociology, anthropology, and evolutionary theory.
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B.
The Meaning of Evolution
The Meaning of Evolution is a landmark 1949 book by paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson that helped synthesize evolutionary theory with the fossil record and popularize modern evolutionary biology.
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C.
Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation
Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation is a popular science book by Bill Nye that explains the evidence for evolution and argues against creationist views.
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D.
A Natural Theology for Our Time
A Natural Theology for Our Time is a philosophical and theological work by Charles Hartshorne that presents his modern process-oriented approach to arguments for the existence and nature of God.
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E.
Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon
"Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon" is a book by philosopher Daniel Dennett that examines religion through the lens of evolutionary biology, cognitive science, and philosophy to explain its origins and functions in human life.
- F. None of above. chosen
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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 ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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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 ⓘ |
| 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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