The Nature of Selection - Evolutionary Theory in Philosophical Focus (Paperback, New edition)


"The Nature of Selection" is a straightforward, self-contained introduction to philosophical and biological problems in evolutionary theory. It presents a powerful analysis of the evolutionary concepts of natural selection, fitness, and adaptation and clarifies controversial issues concerning altruism, group selection, and the idea that organisms are survival machines built for the good of the genes that inhabit them.
"Sober's is the answering philosophical voice, the voice of a first-rate philosopher and a knowledgeable student of contemporary evolutionary theory. His book merits broad attention among both communities. It should also inspire others to continue the conversation."-Philip Kitcher, "Nature"
"Elliott Sober has made extraordinarily important contributions to our understanding of biological problems in evolutionary biology and causality. "The Nature of Selection" is a major contribution to understanding epistemological problems in evolutionary theory. I predict that it will have a long lasting place in the literature."-Richard C. Lewontin

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"The Nature of Selection" is a straightforward, self-contained introduction to philosophical and biological problems in evolutionary theory. It presents a powerful analysis of the evolutionary concepts of natural selection, fitness, and adaptation and clarifies controversial issues concerning altruism, group selection, and the idea that organisms are survival machines built for the good of the genes that inhabit them.
"Sober's is the answering philosophical voice, the voice of a first-rate philosopher and a knowledgeable student of contemporary evolutionary theory. His book merits broad attention among both communities. It should also inspire others to continue the conversation."-Philip Kitcher, "Nature"
"Elliott Sober has made extraordinarily important contributions to our understanding of biological problems in evolutionary biology and causality. "The Nature of Selection" is a major contribution to understanding epistemological problems in evolutionary theory. I predict that it will have a long lasting place in the literature."-Richard C. Lewontin

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Imprint

University of Chicago Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

August 1993

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

August 1993

Authors

Dimensions

155 x 229 x 2mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

400

Edition

New edition

ISBN-13

978-0-226-76748-2

Barcode

9780226767482

Categories

LSN

0-226-76748-5



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