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Diversity and complexity are the hallmarks of living forms. Yet science aims for general causal explanations of its observations - so how can this be achieved in the non-physical sciences? This new book considers whether there can be a general theory in biology and the social sciences, that is in any way equivalent to those seen in physics.

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Preface ; 1. The Rutherford dictum and its meaning for biology ; 2. Plus Cca change ; 3. The Expansion of Selection Theory ; 4. Evolutionary Epistemology ; 5. Selection and Cultural Change ; 6. Further applications of selection theory to aspects of human culture ; 7. Levels of Selection ; References

Evolutionary Worlds Without End

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
      Publication Date: 4/29/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780199544950, 978-0199544950
      ISBN10: 0199544956
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      Psychological theory Science & Nature Philosophy of science

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Diversity and complexity are the hallmarks of living forms. Yet science aims for general causal explanations of its observations - so how can this be achieved in the non-physical sciences? This new book considers whether there can be a general theory in biology and the social sciences, that is in any way equivalent to those seen in physics.

      Table of Contents
      Preface ; 1. The Rutherford dictum and its meaning for biology ; 2. Plus Cca change ; 3. The Expansion of Selection Theory ; 4. Evolutionary Epistemology ; 5. Selection and Cultural Change ; 6. Further applications of selection theory to aspects of human culture ; 7. Levels of Selection ; References

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