Darwin (The Routledge Philosophers)

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  <pre>This book is a true gem. Although modestly billed as a philosophical introduction to Darwin&#915;&#199;&#214;s thought, it&#915;&#199;&#214;s actually far more. With engaging style, Lewens deftly interweaves intellectual history and state-of-the-art evolutionary theory to illuminate current debates over intelligent design, evolutionary psychology, evolutionary epistemology, ethics, sex differences, and the nature of science itself. Lively, timely, insightful, and informative, it&#915;&#199;&#214;s a terrific read. - David Buller, Northern Illinois University, USA &#915;&#199;&#255;Charles Darwin remains as influential as ever. He is a hate figure of the religious right which only adds to his lustre in the eyes of everybody else. Tim Lewens brilliantly explores the extraordinary role that Darwin has played not only in science and philosophy but also right across the full range of human affairs. Lewens book contradicts thebelief that nothing more that is fresh and interesting could be added to all the existing writings about Darwin.&#915;&#199;&#214; - Sir Patrick Bateson, University of Cambridge, UK Product Description 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 and sciences seeking a philosophical introduction to Darwin, or anyone simply seeking a philosophical companion to Darwins own writings. 289 pages Publisher: Routledge (December 13, 2006) Language: English </pre>
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