The Routledge Handbook of Evolution and Philosophy Paperback / softback
Edited by Richard Joyce
Part of the Routledge Handbooks in Philosophy series
Paperback / softback
Description
In recent years, the relation between contemporary academic philosophy and evolutionary theory has become ever more active, multifaceted, and productive.
The connection is a bustling two-way street. In one direction, philosophers of biology make significant contributions to theoretical discussions about the nature of evolution (such as "What is a species?"; "What is reproductive fitness?"; "Does selection operate primarily on genes?"; and "What is an evolutionary function?").
In the other direction, a broader group of philosophers appeal to Darwinian selection in an attempt to illuminate traditional philosophical puzzles (such as "How could a brain-state have representational content?"; "Are moral judgments justified?"; "Why do we enjoy fiction?"; and "Are humans invariably selfish?").
In grappling with these questions, this interdisciplinary collection includes cutting-edge examples from both directions of traffic.
The thirty contributions, written exclusively for this volume, are divided into six sections: The Nature of Selection; Evolution and Information; Human Nature; Evolution and Mind; Evolution and Ethics; and Evolution, Aesthetics, and Art.
Many of the contributing philosophers and psychologists are international leaders in their fields.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:464 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:30/06/2020
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- ISBN:9780367573072
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:464 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:30/06/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9780367573072
