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Explores the evolutionary aspects of epistemology by focusing on seven major aspects, since philosophers tend to view evolution from a cultural as well as biological point of view.

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The book is well-written, concise, and nicely organized. Recommended for any library supporting at least an undergraduate major in philosophy or the natural sciences. * CHOICE *

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Chapter 1 Cognitive Evolution and Its Modes Chapter 2 Thesis Darwinism: A False Start in Evolutionary Epistemology Chapter 3 The Cultural Evolution of Communal Practices in Inquiry Chapter 4 The Intelligibility of Nature Chapter 5 Our Science as O-U-R Science Chapter 6 Evolution as an Allocation Mechanism Chapter 7 Does A Darwinian Account of the Origin of Mind Preclude Intentionality and Purpose?

A Useful Inheritance Evolutionary Aspects of the

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 18/02/1990
      ISBN13: 9780847676156, 978-0847676156
      ISBN10: 0847676153

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the evolutionary aspects of epistemology by focusing on seven major aspects, since philosophers tend to view evolution from a cultural as well as biological point of view.

      Trade Review
      The book is well-written, concise, and nicely organized. Recommended for any library supporting at least an undergraduate major in philosophy or the natural sciences. * CHOICE *

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1 Cognitive Evolution and Its Modes Chapter 2 Thesis Darwinism: A False Start in Evolutionary Epistemology Chapter 3 The Cultural Evolution of Communal Practices in Inquiry Chapter 4 The Intelligibility of Nature Chapter 5 Our Science as O-U-R Science Chapter 6 Evolution as an Allocation Mechanism Chapter 7 Does A Darwinian Account of the Origin of Mind Preclude Intentionality and Purpose?

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