Includes bibliographical references (p. [308]-323) and index
Charles Darwin -- On the origin of species -- One long argument -- Neo-Darwinism -- The consilience : one -- The consilience : two -- Humans -- Knowledge -- Morality -- Religious belief -- The origins of religion -- The Darwinian revolution
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Ruse (philosophy, Florida State U.) brings to the series his long philosophical interest in both biology and Darwin (1809-82). He explores the English naturalist's philosophical thoughts as he developed his theories on evolution, and the philosophical implications of his discoveries and interpretations of them. He also considers neo-Darwinism, which is how most people today understand his work