Parallel Paths: A Study in Biology, Ethics, and Art

"Parallel Paths: A Study in Biology, Ethics, and Art" by T. W. Rolleston is an investigation that weaves together science, morality, and creativity, questioning what it means to be alive and human as science advances. Using philosophy and biology, Rolleston examines the complicated relationship between evolution and how we understand right and wrong, as well as art. The book starts by pointing out the limits of just seeing life as a machine. Rolleston then introduces "X," a hidden element that he thinks is key to life, how we grow, and our moral thinking. He argues against old religious ideas, like the idea of a "watchmaker" God, and suggests that the universe is more than just a machine. Rolleston encourages the audience to think about the connections between everything that exists and how important the role of humans are in the natural world.