Darwin (The Routledge Philosophers) - Softcover

Lewens, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 041534638X ISBN 13: 9780415346382

Publisher: Routledge, 2006

Synopsis

In this invaluable book, Tim Lewens shows in a clear and accessible manner how important Darwin is for philosophy and how his work has shaped and challenged the very nature of the subject.

Beginning with an overview of Darwin’s life and work, the subsequent chapters discuss the full range of fundamental philosophical topics from a Darwinian perspective. These include natural selection; the origin and nature of species; the role of evidence in scientific enquiry; the theory of Intelligent Design; evolutionary approaches to the human mind; the implications of Darwin’s work for ethics and epistemology; and the question of how social and political thought needs to be updated in the light of a Darwinian understanding of human nature. A concluding chapter assesses the philosophical legacy of Darwin’s thought.

Darwin is essential reading for anyone in the humanities, social sciences and sciences seeking a philosophical introduction to Darwin, or anyone simply seeking a philosophical companion to Darwin’s own writings.

About this title

About the Author

Lewens, Tim

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041534638X
• ISBN 13: 9780415346382
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 306