Evolutionary worlds without end

by Plotkin, H. C., (Henry C.)

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Diversity and complexity are the hallmarks of living forms. Yet science aims for general causal explanations of its observations - so how can this be achieved in the non-physical sciences? This book considers whether there can be a general theory in biology and the social sciences, that is equivalent to those seen in physics.

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  • Full title :Evolutionary worlds without end / Henry Plotkin.

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Diversity and complexity are the hallmarks of living forms. Yet science aims for general causal explanations of its observations - so how can this be achieved in the non-physical sciences? This book considers whether there can be a general theory in biology and the social sciences, that is equivalent to those seen in physics.

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  • Publication Date:2010.

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  • Description:1 online resource (214 pages)

Edition Identifiers

  • oclc:ocn677001449
  • LC Classification:QH331
  • Dewey Decimal:570

Table of Contents

The Rutherford dictum and its meaning for biology -- Plus ça change -- The expansion of selection theory -- Evolutionary epistomology -- Selection and cultural change -- Further applications of selection theory to aspects of human culture -- Levels of selection.

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Subjects

Biocomplexité Biocomplexity Biodiversité -- Philosophie Biodiversity -- Philosophy Biologie -- Philosophie biology Biology -- Philosophy Biology (General) Complexité (Philosophie) Complexity (Philosophy) epistemology Évolution -- Philosophie Evolution -- Philosophy Health & Biological Sciences Knowledge, Theory of Natural selection -- Philosophy Science -- Philosophy Théorie de la connaissance

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Plotkin, H. C., (Henry C.)

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