Jonas Alexis and Jim Fetzer, From Darwin to Deontology: The Fetzer–Alexis Philosophical and Historical Debate (Part I)

Jonas Alexis and Jim Fetzer Note to the reader: The debate will proceed as follows: I (JEA) will first summarize key points of tension and outline some of the central issues, after which James Fetzer will respond. A second installment—published later, which may be considered the rebuttal period—will follow the same format. JEA: Following the publication of my article on the Kevin MacDonald and Nathan Cofnas debate, I received a correspondence from James Fetzer expressing his appreciation for the discussion. Fetzer is a distinguished Professor of Philosophy (Emeritus) at the University of Minnesota…