The end of the world : the science and ethics of human extinction / John Leslie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leslie, John, 1940-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

End of the world--Moral and ethical aspects.

End of the world.

Extinction (Biology).

Nature--Effect of human beings on.

Nature.

Physical Description:

vii, 310 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1996.

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0415140439

OCLC:

33166355