Darwin and the Emergence of Evolutionary Theories of Mind and Behavior by Robert

Description: Darwin and the Emergence of Evolutionary Theories of Mind and Behavior by Robert J. Richards This book traces the development of evolutionary theories of mind and behavior from their first distinctive appearance in the 18th century to their controverted state in the present. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description With insight and wit, Robert J. Richards focuses on the development of evolutionary theories of mind and behavior from their first distinct appearance in the eighteenth century to their controversial state today. Particularly important in the nineteenth century were Charles Darwins ideas about instinct, reason, and morality, which Richards considers against the background of Darwins personality, training, scientific and cultural concerns, and intellectual community. Many critics have argued that the Darwinian revolution stripped nature of moral purpose and ethically neutered the human animal. Richards contends, however, that Darwin, Herbert Spencer, and their disciples attempted to reanimate moral life, believing that the evolutionary process gave heart to unselfish, altruistic behavior. "Richardss book is now the obvious introduction to the history of ideas about mind and behavior in the nineteenth century."—Mark Ridley, Times Literary Supplement "Not since the publication of Michael Ghiselins The Triumph of the Darwinian Method has there been such an ambitious, challenging, and methodologically self-conscious interpretation of the rise and development and evolutionary theories and Darwins role therein."—John C. Greene, Science "His book . . . triumphantly achieves the goal of all great scholarship: it not only informs us, but shows us why becoming thus informed is essential to understanding our own issues and projects."—Daniel C. Dennett, Philosophy of Science Author Biography Robert J. Richards is professor of history, philosophy, and behavioral science at the University of Chicago. He is a member of the Committee on the Conceptual Foundations of Science and director of the Program in History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science and Medicine. Table of Contents Illustrations Preface Introduction 1. Origins of Evolutionary Biology of Behavior Controversies over Animal Instinct and Intelligence in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries Erasmus Darwins Sensationalist Interpretation of Instinct and Evolution Cabaniss Revision of Sensationalism Lamarck: Behavior as Product and Instrument of Species Transformation Reactions of the Mus Details ISBN0226712001 Author Robert J. Richards Short Title DARWIN & THE EMERGENCE OF EVOL Language English ISBN-10 0226712001 ISBN-13 9780226712000 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 155.7 Year 1989 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Illustrations 38 halftones Birth 1942 Edition New edition Pages 718 DOI 10.1604/9780226712000 UK Release Date 1989-07-15 AU Release Date 1989-07-15 NZ Release Date 1989-07-15 US Release Date 1989-07-15 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Series Science & its Conceptual Foundations Series SCF Publication Date 1989-07-15 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161781846;

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