Darwin
Routledge (2006)
| Abstract | Charles Darwin (1809-1882) is best known as a biologist and natural historian rather than a philosopher. However, in this invaluable book, Tim Lewens shows in a clear and accessible manner how important Darwin is for philosophy and how his work has shaped and challenged the very nature of the subject. Beginning with an overview of Darwins life and work, the subsequent chapters discuss the full range of fundamental philosophical topics from a Darwinian perspective. These include natural selection; the origin and nature of species; the role of evidence in scientific enquiry; the theory of Intelligent Design; evolutionary approaches to the human mind; the implications of Darwins work for ethics and epistemology; and the question of how social and political thought needs to be updated in the light of a Darwinian understanding of human nature. A concluding chapter assesses the philosophical legacy of Darwins thought. Darwin is essential reading for anyone in the humanities, social sciences andsciences seeking a philosophical introduction to Darwin, or anyone simply seeking a philosophical companion to Darwins own writings. | |||||||||
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| Call number | B1623.L49 2006 | |||||||||
| ISBN(s) | 9780415346375 041534638X 9780415346382 0415346371 0203597133 9780203597132 | |||||||||
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