The Philosophy of Evolution: Together With a Preliminary Essay on the Metaphysical Basis of Science - Couverture souple

Carpenter, Stephen Haskins

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1430446668 ISBN 13 : 9781430446668

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The Philosophy of Evolution is a book written by Stephen Haskins Carpenter that delves into the philosophical foundations of the theory of evolution. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of a preliminary essay on the metaphysical basis of science, and the second part exploring the philosophy of evolution itself.In the first part of the book, Carpenter lays out his views on the nature of science and its relationship to metaphysics. He argues that science is based on certain metaphysical assumptions, such as the assumption that the universe is governed by natural laws, and that these assumptions are necessary for scientific inquiry to be possible.In the second part of the book, Carpenter applies these ideas to the theory of evolution, exploring the philosophical implications of the theory and its relationship to other areas of philosophy, such as ethics and epistemology. He argues that evolution is not just a scientific theory, but also has important implications for our understanding of the nature of reality, the meaning of life, and the nature of human existence.Overall, The Philosophy of Evolution is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the philosophical foundations of one of the most important scientific theories of our time. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the philosophy of science, metaphysics, or the theory of evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1430446668
• ISBN 13: 9781430446668
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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