The Routledge Handbook of Evolution and Philosophy (Routledge Handbooks in Philosophy)

By: Richard Joyce

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 442 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781317655572
Related ISBNs:: 9781315764863, 9781138789555, 9781138789555, 9780367573072, 9781138789555, 9781315764863
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 02/16/20
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Adult content:: No
Language:: English
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Categories:: Nonfiction, Philosophy
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Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Richard Joyce