Natural selection, as introduced by Charles Darwin in the Origin of Species (1859), has always been a topic of great conceptual and empirical interest. This book puts Darwin's theory of evolution in historical context showing that, in important respects, his central mechanism of natural selection gives the clue to understanding the nature of organisms. Natural selection has important implications, not just for the understanding of life's history - single-celled organism to man - but also for our understanding of contemporary social norms, as well as the nature of religious belief.
The book is written in clear, non-technical language, appealing not just to philosophers, historians, and biologists, but also to general readers who find thinking about important issues both challenging and exciting.
| ISBN: | 9781009088329 |
| Publication date: | 17th November 2022 |
| Author: | Michael Ruse |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 225 pages |
| Series: | Understanding Life |
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Popular Science |
Natural selection, as introduced by Charles Darwin in the Origin of Species (1859), has always been a topic of great conceptual and empirical interest. This book puts Darwin's theory of evolution in historical context showing that, in important respects, his central mechanism of natural selection gives the clue to understanding the nature of organisms.
Understanding Natural Selection features in the following genres: Popular Science, Religion and science, Philosophy of science, Impact of science and technology on society, History of science, Biology, life sciences, Evolution
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Understanding Natural Selection was written by Michael Ruse and published by Cambridge University Press
Understanding Natural Selection has 225 pages
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