03449nam 2200613Ia 450 991082253480332120200520144314.01-280-59435-797866136241850-19-163828-5(CKB)2670000000161064(StDuBDS)AH24082680(SSID)ssj0000514667(PQKBManifestationID)11341190(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000514667(PQKBWorkID)10522635(PQKB)10228996(MiAaPQ)EBC3054535(Au-PeEL)EBL3054535(CaPaEBR)ebr10545847(CaONFJC)MIL362418(OCoLC)794549212(EXLCZ)99267000000016106420040413d2003 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtccrDarwin's legacy what evolution means today /John Dupre1st ed.Oxford ;New York Oxford University Press20031 online resource (ix, 138 p.)Originally published: 2003.0-19-280337-9 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. What is the Theory of Evolution? -- 3. What is the Theory of Evolution Good For? -- 4. Human Origins and the Decline of Theism -- 5. Humans and Other Animals -- 6. Human Nature -- 7. Race and Gender -- 8. Conclusion -- Further Reading -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X.Charles Darwin transformed our understanding of the universe and our place in it with his development of the theory of evolution. John Dupre presents a lucid, witty introduction to evolution and what it means for our view of humanity, the natural world, and religion.Charles Darwin transformed our understanding of the universe and our place in it with his development of the theory of evolution. 150 years later, we are still puzzling over the implications. John Dupre presents a lucid, witty introduction to evolution and what it means for our view of humanity, the natural world, and religion. He explains the right and the wrong ways to understand evolution: in the latter category fall most of the claims of evolutionary psychology, of which Dupre gives a withering critique. He shows why the theory of evolution is one of the most important scientific ideas of all time, but makes clear that it can't explain everything - contrary to widespread popular belief, it has very little to tell us about the details of human nature and human behaviour, such as language, culture, and sexuality. Darwin's Legacy clears a path through the confusion and controversy surrounding evolution; anyone who is interested in understanding what the theory of evolution can and can't do will find this a compelling and enjoyable introduction.Evolution (Biology)PhilosophyGenetic psychologyHuman evolutionPhilosophyEvolution (Biology)Philosophy.Genetic psychology.Human evolutionPhilosophy.155.7Dupre John0MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910822534803321Darwin's legacy4051942UNINA