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Darwinism and its discontents
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Darwinism and its discontents

Author: Michael Ruse
Publisher: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Presenting an ardent defense of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, this book offers a clear and comprehensive exposition of Darwin's thinking.
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Named Person: Charles Darwin; Darwin; Charles Darwin
Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Michael Ruse
ISBN: 052182947X 9780521829472
OCLC Number: 62341970
Description: x, 316 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Contents: Charles Darwin and his revolution --
The fact of evolution --
The origin of life --
The path of evolution --
The cause of evolution --
Limitations and restrictions --
Humans --
Fact or fiction? --
Dishonest science? --
Philosophy --
Literature --
Religion.
Responsibility: Michael Ruse.
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Presents an ardent defence of Darwin's theory of evolution, exploring recent controversies such as Creationism.  Read more...

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'As a philosopher, Ruse is well placed to discuss Darwinism's ethical, religious and philosophical dimensions. If the discontents stay with his book long enough to reach its later chapters, they will Read more...

 
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