Evolution and Theology of Cooperation
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چکیده
We propose to study the emergence of altruistic behavior, forgiveness and unselfish love in the context of biological, ethical and theological considerations. We will outline how basic principles of natural selection can lead from competition to cooperation, from conflict to coexistence. The mathematics of evolutionary game theory represents an appropriate tool to study the competition and cooperation of individuals adopting various strategies and phenotypes. We will discuss the implications of winning strategies from a teleological perspective. This research represents a newly-conceived attempt to understand the evolutionary biology of a world created by God. Studying the principles of evolution from this perspective will generate insights into universal laws guiding the progress of life through space and time. The proposed research project represents a contribution to the fascinating, ongoing dialogue between science and religion that has been largely initiated by the Templeton Foundation.
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