The Structure and Confirmation of Evolutionary Theory /

The Structure and Confirmation of Evolutionary Theory /

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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...

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Main Author: Lloyd, Elisabeth A. (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
Corporate Author: De Gruyter
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2022]
Subjects:
Evolution (Biology) > Philosophy
Population genetics > Philosophy
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology
Adaptation
Additivity definition
Aggregate properties
Altruism
Axiomatization
Beckner, Morton
Brandon, Robert
Buss, Leo
Causes
Colonization
Contextual analysis
Covering-law view
Darwin, Charles
Deterministic models
Effect hypothesis
Emergent properties
Environment
Experimental design
Family-structured models
Fertility selection
Fitness
Futuyma, Douglas
Game theory
Gametic selection
Genic fitnesses
Group effect
Haystack model
Heterozygote superiority
Hymenoptera
Independent assortment
Interrelation of models
Island biogeography
Isomorphism
Kimura, Motoo
Laws
Levels of selection
Linkage disequilibrium
Logical positivism
Macroevolution
Mangrove islands
Model type
Modifier genes
Mutation
Natural selection
Optimization models
Organelle selection
Organismic selection
Parameters
Phytoplankton
Population size
Random mating
Realism

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