Charles Darwin
Blackwell Great Minds
1. Edition March 2008
352 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Short Description
The definitive work on the philosophical nature and impact of the theories of Charles Darwin, written by a well-known authority on the history and philosophy of Darwinism.
The definitive work on the philosophical nature and impact of the theories of Charles Darwin, written by a well-known authority on the history and philosophy of Darwinism.
* Broadly explores the theories of Charles Darwin and Darwin studies
* Incorporates much information about modern Biology
* Offers a comprehensive discussion of Darwinism and Christianity - including Creationism - by one of the leading authorities in the field
* Written in clear, concise, user-friendly language supplemented with quality illustrations
* Examines the status of evolutionary theory as a genuine theory and its implications for philosophy, epistemology and ethics
* Provides a strong understanding of the philosophical nature and impact of Darwin's thought
* Holds wide appeal for general audiences outside the world of academic philosophy
* Strongly supports Darwinism and fully explores modern naturalistic explanations of religion
Preface.
1. Charles Darwin.
2. On the Origin of Species.
3. One Long Argument.
4. Neo-Darwinism.
5. The Consilience: One.
6. The Consilience: Two.
7. Humans.
8. Knowledge.
9. Morality.
10. Religious Belief.
11. The Origins of Religion.
12. The Darwinian Revolution.
Bibliography.
Index