Darwin's dangerous idea: evolution and the meanings of life
(Book)
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Published:
New York : Simon & Schuster, [1995].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
586 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status:
Lac Courte Oreilles Adult Nonfiction
146.7 DEN
Description
In this groundbreaking and very accessible book, Daniel C. Dennett, the acclaimed author of Consciousness Explained, demonstrates the power of the theory of natural selection and shows how Darwin's great idea transforms and illuminates our traditional view of our place in the universe.
Following Darwinian thinking to its logical conclusions is a risky business, with pitfalls for everybody. Creationists and others who reject evolution are not the only ones to fall into the traps. Many who accept the validity of Darwin's conclusions hesitate before their implications and distort his theory, fearful that it is politically incorrect or antireligious, or that it robs life of all spirituality. Dennett explains the scientific theory of natural selection in vivid terms, and shows how it extends far beyond biology.
Following Darwinian thinking to its logical conclusions is a risky business, with pitfalls for everybody. Creationists and others who reject evolution are not the only ones to fall into the traps. Many who accept the validity of Darwin's conclusions hesitate before their implications and distort his theory, fearful that it is politically incorrect or antireligious, or that it robs life of all spirituality. Dennett explains the scientific theory of natural selection in vivid terms, and shows how it extends far beyond biology.
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Lac Courte Oreilles Adult Nonfiction
146.7 DEN
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0684802902
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General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [525]-550) and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Dennett, D. C. (1995). Darwin's dangerous idea: evolution and the meanings of life. New York, Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Dennett, D. C. 1995. Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life. New York, Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Dennett, D. C, Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life. New York, Simon & Schuster, 1995.
MLA Citation (style guide)Dennett, D. C. Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life. New York, Simon & Schuster, 1995.
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