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9781405149129

Charles Darwin

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    9781405149129

  • ISBN10:

    1405149124

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-04-21
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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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

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
Preface
Charles Darwin
On the Origin of Species
One Long Argument
Neo-Darwinism
The Consilience: One
The Consilience: Two
Humans
Knowledge
Morality
Religious Belief
The Origins of Religion
The Darwinian Revolution
Bibliography
Index
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