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Central to Darwin's theory of evolution are concepts such as fitness, natural selection, and adaptation. This book explores the philosophical implications of these ideas, particularly through the lens of probability. It delves into how these evolutionary principles influence our understanding of common ancestry, mutation, and taxonomy, offering a thought-provoking examination of the intersection between science and philosophy in the context of evolution.
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The Philosophy of Evolutionary Theory, Elliott Sober
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- 2024
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- Title
- The Philosophy of Evolutionary Theory
- Subtitle
- Concepts, Inferences, and Probabilities
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elliott Sober
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9781009376051
- Category
- Philosophy, Theory and history of science
- Description
- Central to Darwin's theory of evolution are concepts such as fitness, natural selection, and adaptation. This book explores the philosophical implications of these ideas, particularly through the lens of probability. It delves into how these evolutionary principles influence our understanding of common ancestry, mutation, and taxonomy, offering a thought-provoking examination of the intersection between science and philosophy in the context of evolution.