Genre
: Psychology, Religion, Science
Authors
: Justin L. Barrett, Pamela Ebstyne King
Features
: InterVarsity Press, paperback
What does God's creation of humanity through the process of evolution mean for human flourishing? The emerging field of evolutionary psychology remains controversial, perhaps especially among Christians. Yet according to Justin Barrett and Pamela Ebstyne King it can be a powerful tool for understanding human nature and our distinctively human purpose. Thriving with Stone Age Minds provides an introduction to evolutionary psychology, explaining key concepts like hyper-sociality, information gathering, and self-control. Combining insights from evolutionary psychology with resources from the Bible and Christian theology, Barrett and King focus fresh attention on the question, What is human flourishing? One key insight of evolutionary psychology is how humans both adapt to and then alter our environments, or "niches." In effect, humans are now attempting to thrive in modern contexts with Stone Age minds. BioLogos Books on Science and Christianity invite us to see the harmony between the sciences and biblical faith on issues including cosmology, biology, paleontology, evolution, human origins, the environment, and more.