What Darwin Got Wrong
What Darwin Got Wrong
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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.
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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.
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 reassessmentTo 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, ***** *
[the authors] make a persuasive case that the role of natural selection in evolution is ripe for reassessmentTo 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, ***** *
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781846682193 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846682193 |
| Title | What Darwin Got Wrong |
| Author | Jerry Fodor |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-02-04 |
| Number of pages | 258 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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