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What Darwin Got Wrong Jerry Fodor

What Darwin Got Wrong By Jerry Fodor

What Darwin Got Wrong by Jerry Fodor


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Summary

Reveals major flaws at the heart of Darwinian evolutionary theory. Combining the results of work in experimental biology with philosophical argument, this book challenges the central tenets of Darwin's account of the origin of species.

What Darwin Got Wrong Summary

What Darwin Got Wrong by Jerry Fodor

Jerry Fodor and Massimo Piatelli-Palmarini, a distinguished philosopher and scientist working in tandem, reveal major flaws at the heart of Darwinian evolutionary theory. They do not deny Darwin's status as an outstanding scientist but question the inferences he drew from his observations. Combining the results of cutting-edge experimental biology with crystal-clear philosophical argument they mount a devastating critique of the central tenets of Darwin's account of the origin of species. The logic underlying natural selection is the survival of the fittest under changing environmental pressure. This logic, they argue, is mistaken. They back up the claim with evidence of what actually happens in nature. This is a rare achievement - the short book that is likely to make a great deal of difference to a very large subject. What Darwin Got Wrong will be controversial. The authors' arguments will reverberate through the scientific world. At the very least they will transform the debate about evolution.

What Darwin Got Wrong Reviews

an overdue and valuable onslaught on neo-Darwinist simplicities -- Mary Midgley * Guardian *
[the authors] make a persuasive case that the role of natural selection in evolution is ripe for reassessment. To say so should not be seen as scientific heresy or capitulation to the forces of unreason - it is a brave and welcome challenge. -- Philip Ball * Sunday Times *
makes for entertaining and engaging reading -- Samir Okasha * TLS *
Whatever the outcome of intellectual engagement with this stimulating work, it is sure to be a most rewarding experience -- Noam Chomsky
A convincing case ... It looks like it's back to the drawing board. * The Scotsman, ***** *

About Jerry Fodor

Jerry Fodor is Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Massimo Piattelli-Palmarini started his academic career in Italy and France as a bio-physicist and molecular biologist and is now Professor of Cognitive Science at the University of Arizona.

Additional information

GOR001836907
9781846682193
1846682193
What Darwin Got Wrong by Jerry Fodor
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Profile Books Ltd
20100204
258
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