Charles Darwin
Seiten
2008
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-4051-4912-9 (ISBN)
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
978-1-4051-4912-9 (ISBN)
The definitive work on the philosophical nature and impact of the theories of Charles Darwin, written by a well-known authority on the history and philosophy of Darwinism.
Broadly explores the theories of Charles Darwin and Darwin studies
Incorporates much information about modern Biology
Offers a comprehensive discussion of Darwinism and Christianity – including Creationism – by one of the leading authorities in the field
Written in clear, concise, user-friendly language supplemented with quality illustrations
Examines the status of evolutionary theory as a genuine theory and its implications for philosophy, epistemology and ethics
Provides a strong understanding of the philosophical nature and impact of Darwin's thought
Holds wide appeal for general audiences outside the world of academic philosophy
Strongly supports Darwinism and fully explores modern naturalistic explanations of religion
Broadly explores the theories of Charles Darwin and Darwin studies
Incorporates much information about modern Biology
Offers a comprehensive discussion of Darwinism and Christianity – including Creationism – by one of the leading authorities in the field
Written in clear, concise, user-friendly language supplemented with quality illustrations
Examines the status of evolutionary theory as a genuine theory and its implications for philosophy, epistemology and ethics
Provides a strong understanding of the philosophical nature and impact of Darwin's thought
Holds wide appeal for general audiences outside the world of academic philosophy
Strongly supports Darwinism and fully explores modern naturalistic explanations of religion
Michael Ruse is Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University. The author of many books, including The Philosophy of Biology and Taking Darwin Seriously, he is also the founder and editor of the journal Biology and Philosophy. He has appeared on "Quirks and Quarks" and the Discovery Channel.
List of Figures. Preface.
1. Charles Darwin.
2. On the Origin of Species.
3. One Long Argument.
4. Neo-Darwinism.
5. The Consilience: One.
6. The Consilience: Two.
7. Humans.
8. Knowledge.
9. Morality.
10. Religious Belief.
11. The Origins of Religion.
12. The Darwinian Revolution.
Bibliography.
Index
| Reihe/Serie | Blackwell Great Minds |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Hoboken |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 163 x 236 mm |
| Gewicht | 652 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Evolution | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4051-4912-4 / 1405149124 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4051-4912-9 / 9781405149129 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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