List of contributors; Preface; Introduction Jonathan Hodge and Gregory Radick; Part I. Darwin's Theorising: 1. The making of a philosophical naturalist Phillip R. Sloan; 2. The notebook programmes and projects of Darwin's London years Jonathan Hodge; 3. Darwin on generation, pangenesis and sexual selection Jim Endersby; 4. Darwin on mind, morals and emotions Robert J. Richards; 5. The arguments in the Origin of Species C. Kenneth Waters; Part II. Historical Contexts: 6. Is the theory of natural selection independent of its history? Gregory Radick; 7. Darwin's science and Victorian philosophy of science David L. Hull; 8. Darwin and Victorian Christianity John Hedley Brooke; 9. Darwin, social Darwinism and eugenics Diane B. Paul; 10. From Darwin to today in evolutionary biology Jean Gayon; Part III. Philosophical Themes: 11. Metaphysical and epistemological issues in modern Darwinian theory Elliott Sober; 12. Darwinian concepts in the philosophy of mind Kim Sterelny; 13. Darwinism in moral philosophy and social theory Alex Rosenberg; 14. Belief in God in a Darwinian age Michael Ruse; Part IV. Ways Forward: 15. In Darwin's wake, where am I? Daniel C. Dennett; 16. Ethical expressions: why moralists scowl, frown and smile Owen Flanagan; 17. Giving Darwin his due Philip Kitcher; Guide to further reading; List of references; Index.
These essays form a most convenient and accessible guide to Darwin.
Jonathan Hodge is Senior Lecturer in History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds. Gregory Radick is Lecturer in History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds.
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