ISBN:
0415140439
Language:
English
Pages:
VII, 310 S.
Edition:
1. publ.
DDC:
304.2
Keywords:
Ethische aspecten
;
Extinction (Biologie)
;
Fin du monde - Aspect moral
;
Homme - Influence sur la nature
;
Wereldondergang
;
Ethik
;
End of the world (Astronomy) Moral and ethical aspects
;
Extinction (Biology)
;
Nature Effect of human beings on
;
Judenvernichtung
;
Philosophie
;
Menschheit
;
Weltuntergang
;
Umweltkatastrophe
;
Aussterben
;
Menschheit
;
Judenvernichtung
;
Philosophie
;
Weltuntergang
;
Aussterben
;
Umweltkatastrophe
Abstract:
Nuclear war, holes in the ozone layer, disease, genetic engineering, asteroids and supernovas - any of these may bring human history to an end. But are we in imminent danger of extinction? John Leslie assesses the risks facing the human race and concludes: yes, we probably are. Leslie pays particular attention to the 'doomsday argument'. This argument, arising from the undeniable fact that we are a very young species, substantially increases the likelihood of our extinction.
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0649/95038891-d.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0649/95038891-d.html
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