Charles Darwin's theory of evolution continues to be controversial. Offering a ground-breaking introduction to the history and plausibility of the theory, this book shows that the theory is supportive of religion and an essential guide to approaching today's most pressing social issues - immigrants, race, homosexuality, and the status of women.
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution continues to be controversial. Offering a ground-breaking introduction to the history and plausibility of the theory, this book shows that the theory is supportive of religion and an essential guide to approaching today's most pressing social issues - immigrants, race, homosexuality, and the status of women.
Michael Ruse is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph in Canada. A scholar of Charles Darwin and the revolution associated with his name, he taught philosophy for fifty-five years, first in Canada and then in the United State. He is the author and editor of over seventy books, founder of journal Biology and Philosophy, a Guggenheim fellow, a Gifford Lecturer, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Inhaltsangabe
1. Beginnings 2. Charles Robert Darwin 3. The Origin of Species 4. Evolution in the nineteenth century 5. Evolution in the twentieth century 6. Normal science 7. Philosophy 8. Religion 9. Literature 10. Social issues.
1. Beginnings 2. Charles Robert Darwin 3. The Origin of Species 4. Evolution in the nineteenth century 5. Evolution in the twentieth century 6. Normal science 7. Philosophy 8. Religion 9. Literature 10. Social issues.
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