The structure and confirmation of evolutionary theory / Elisabeth Anne Lloyd.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lloyd, Elisabeth Anne, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Population genetics--Philosophy.

Population genetics.

Evolution (Biology)--Philosophy.

Evolution (Biology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (254 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey ; Oxford, England : Princeton University Press, [1994]

Summary:

Traditionally a scientific theory is viewed as based on universal laws of nature that serve as axioms for logical deduction. In analyzing the logical structure of evolutionary biology, Elisabeth Lloyd argues that the semantic account is more appropriate and powerful. This book will be of interest to biologists and philosophers alike.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Preface (1994)

Preface

1 Introduction: Other Descriptions of the Structure of Evolutionary Theory

2 The Semantic Approach and Evolutionary Theory

3 The Structure of Population Genetics

4 Structured Populations: Group, Kin, and Organismic Selection

5 The Units of Selection

6 Species Selection

7 Genie Selection

8 Confirmation of Evolutionary Models

9 Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780691223834

0691223831