Darwin's Tea Party : Biological Knowledge, Evolution, Genetics and Human Nature.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tordjman, Gabriel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evolution (Biology).

Human evolution.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (349 pages)

Place of Publication:

Québec : Editions Jean-Francois Dery, 2020.

Summary:

Darwin’s Tea Party by Gabriel Tordjman explores the profound impact of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution on various aspects of human understanding and society. The book delves into biological knowledge, genetics, and the implications of human nature through historical and modern lenses. It examines the intersections of evolution with religion, politics, and social ideologies, such as Social Darwinism and eugenics, and discusses the development of genetics and the ongoing biological revolution. Tordjman aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how evolutionary theory has shaped and continues to influence societal norms, ethics, and the concept of human progress. The text is designed for readers interested in the scientific and cultural ramifications of evolutionary biology, offering a nuanced discussion on how scientific ideas can be interpreted and misused. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction

1.1 About Darwin's "Dangerous Idea"

1.2 Overview of the Book

1.3 What Is Biological Knowledge?

1.4 Darwin's Tea Party Website

1.5 Questions to Introduction

2. Background and History (2.5 mya - 1859)

2.1 Prehistoric Biological Knowledge in the Paleolithic Era

2.2 Biological Knowledge in the Neolithic Era: The Agricultural (or Neolithic) Revolution

2.3 Biological Knowledge and Ancient Civilizations

2.4 Ancient Greek Civilization

2.5 Religion, Science and Philosophy in The Middle Ages

2.6 The Modern Period and the Birth of Science (1450-1650)

3. Darwin and Evolutionary Theory (1859-1885)

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Natural Selection

3.3 Deep Time

3.4 Some Common Problems in Understanding Evolution by Natural Selection

3.5 Arguments for Evolution

3.6 Summary of Chapter 3

3.7 Biological Evolution Puzzle

3.8 Study and Discussion Questions to Chapter 3

4. Evolution and Society 1: Evolution and Religion (1859-1925)

4.1 Introduction

4.2 A Tale of Two Theologies: Literal &amp

Figurative Approaches to Understanding the Bible

4.3 The Scopes "Monkey" Trial and Fundamentalist Christianity in the USA

4.4 Evolution and Non-Fundamentalist Christianity

4.5 Teaching of Evolution and Islam: A Brief Sketch

4.6 Summary of Chapter 4

4.7 Study and Discussion Questions to Chapter 4

5. Evolution and Society 2: Evolution and Politics (1859-1914)

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Historical Context (1): The Industrial Revolution in Britain

5.3 Historical Context (2): Imperialism

5.4 Ideology and Power

5.5 The Political Philosophy of Liberalism

5.6 Economic Liberalism or Classical Economics

5.7 Social Darwinism: Justifying Inequality

5.8 Social Darwinism and Outbreak of World War I.

5.9 Fighting to Change the System: Evolutionary and Revolutionary Socialism

5.10 Summary of Chapter 5

5.11 Evolution and Society Puzzle

5.12 Study and Discussion Questions to Chapter 5

6. The Development of Genetics (1885-1945)

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Pre-Mendelian Theories of Heredity

6.3 Mendel's Theory of Heredity

6.4 The Evolutionary-Genetic Synthesis (1930s)

6.5 Conclusion to Chapter 6

6.6 Genetics Puzzle

6.7 Questions to Chapter 6

7. Eugenics (1885-1945)

7.1 What Is Eugenics?

7.2 Eugenics and Social Darwinism

7.3 Eugenics and Genetics

7.4 Eugenics and Biological Determinism

7.5 Eugenics in Britain

7.6 Eugenics in the United States

7.7 Eugenics in Canada

7.8 Eugenics in Nazi Germany

7.9 Conclusion to Chapter 7

7.10 Eugenics Puzzle

7.11 Study and Discussion Questions to Chapter 7

8. Nature &amp

Nurture: Triumph of the Nurture Assumption (1945-75)

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Historical/Ideological Context

8.3 The Development of the Welfare State: Britain

8.4 The Development of the Welfare State: USA

8.5 The Development of the Welfare State: Canada

8.6 Decolonization

8.7 Triumph of the Nurture Assumption

8.8 The Scientific Consensus

8.9 Nature vs. Nurture Puzzle

8.10 Study Questions to Chapter 8

9. The Biological Revolution (1953 - present)

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Background: Discovering the Structure and Function of DNA (1940-53)

9.3 Protein Synthesis

9.4 Genetic Errors

9.5 Reading the Genetic Code: Gene Mapping and Sequencing (1976-1999)

9.6 Altering the Genetic Code: Bacteria and Viruses as Genetic Engineering Tools

9.7 CRISPR-Cas9

9.8 Cloning: Fact and Fiction

9.9 Some Current Applications of Genetic Engineering

9.10 Conclusion to Chapter 9

9.11 Questions to Chapter 9.

10. Humanity 2.0? Shaping the Biological Future of Humanity

10.1 Introduction: Search for Knowledge and Quest for Power

10.2 Sociobiology and the "New Synthesis"

10.3 Evolutionary Psychology, Richard Dawkins and Selfish Genes

10.4 The Bell Curve Controversy and Sequel

10.5 Assessment: From Nurture Back to Nature Again?

10.6 Humanity 2.0: On Becoming "Post-Human"

10.7 Humanity 2.0 Puzzle

10.8 Questions to Chapter 10

11. Conclusion: Narrative Summary and the Road Ahead

11.1 Summary of the Narrative of this Book

11.2 The Road Ahead: You Decide!

Bibliography.

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ISBN:

9782897992705

2897992700