Routledge Handbook of Evolution and Philosophy

2017

Overview

This interdisciplinary collection delves into the dynamic relationship between contemporary academic philosophy and evolutionary theory. It explores how philosophers of biology contribute to understanding evolution, examining concepts like species, fitness, and function. Conversely, it showcases how evolutionary principles illuminate traditional philosophical questions concerning representation, morality, human nature, and selfishness. The volume presents cutting-edge research across six key sections: The Nature of Selection, Evolution and Information, Human Nature, Evolution and Mind, Evolution and Ethics, and Evolution, Aesthetics, and Art.

Who it's for

• Academics and students in philosophy and evolutionary biology.
• Researchers interested in the interdisciplinary connections between science and philosophy.
• Individuals seeking to understand the application of Darwinian selection to philosophical puzzles.

Key features

• Hardback binding.
• Published in 2017.
• 464 pages.
• ISBN: 9781138789555.
• Published by Taylor & Francis.