The Role of Mathematics in Evolutionary Theory

ISBN-13: 9781108727853 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 75 str.

Jun Otsuka

Opis

Analyzes what abstract formulae say about the empirical phenomena of evolution, using philosophical approaches.

Recenzje

'… there are several fascinating questions left to explore using the groundwork laid out in this excellent and thought-provoking book.' Jussi Lehtonen, Trends in Ecology and Evolution

Spis treści

1. Math for evolution: Holy Grail or poisoned chalice?; 2. The received view; 3. The statisticalist controversy; 4. Beyond dualism; 5. Causal foundations of evolutionary theory; 6. Conclusion.