Vittorio Hösle is Paul G. Kimball Chair of Arts and Letters in the Department of German Languages & Literatures, concurrent professor of philosophy, and concurrent professor of government and international studies at the University of Notre Dame.
Christian Illies is university lecturer, Technical University Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
"Darwinism & Philosophyis a highly diverse and very interesting
collection of essays on the philosophical implications of
Darwinism.... The authors explore, in a variety of ways, what
Darwin's dangerous idea (Daniel Dennett) entails for doing
philosophy. The book is unique not only because it is the first in
its kind to offer such a wide ranging account of the influence of
Darwinism on philosophy. There are three more reasons that make it
a truly exceptional enterprise. First, it offers contributions by
both philosophers and scientists. Second, it presents not only
systematic analyses but also historical expositions. And third —and
most gratifying in my opinion -- it has taken the opportunity to
include some highly distinguished 'continental' philosophers in its
list of contributors. ...this book represents a state of the art
assessment of the implications of Darwinism for the philosophical
enterprise." —Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
“The editors of Darwinism & Philosophy hope this collection of
essays will ‘start a new and more comprehensive discussion about
the philosophical implications of Darwinism.’ They invited
scientists and philosophers to discuss both historical and
systematic issues. Some of the recurring topics include: What
nonempirical assumptions does Darwinism make? Can they be
justified? Does Darwinism make problematic the definition of
‘truth?’ Can epistemology transcend relativism? How is evolution’s
novelty related to ‘progress?’”—Religious Studies Review
“ . . . anyone interested in metaphysics and philosophy of science
would find this book pleasing. The never satisfied human curiosity
about being and the origin of life finds intriguing and stimulating
questions and answers in this exceptional and well-organized
volume.” —Dialogue
“. . . a significant contribution to a timely problem. Attacks on
Darwinian biology are still being launched by fundamentalist
religion, and while it is not difficult to dismiss the naïve
arguments of creationism and intelligent design theory, it is a
more serious matter to delineate the compatibilities and
incompatibilities of a scientific, mechanistic, naturalistic view
of life and humans for more sophisticated metaphysical stances.
This volume sheds new light on these harder questions.” —ISIS
“ . . . a must-have entry in the library of any scientist or
philosopher who is interested in this important bridge between the
two cultures.” —The Quarterly Review of Biology
"The editors—both very philosophically savvy—contributed two of the
essays and provide helpful introductions to different aspects of
the inquiry. The writing is accessible . . . and given the current
media coverage of evolutionism, creationism, and intelligent
design, this book [will] appeal to a wide audience." —Library
Journal
"...an inherently fascinating series of essays by knowledgeable
scholars on the significant and continuing philosophical potential
of Charles Darwin's principles of evolutionary biology. ...a
seminal body of work that is an essential contribution to the
fields of Evolutionary Studies and Philosophy." —The Midwest Book
Review
“Darwinism and Philosophy explores the philosophical implications
of the theory of evolution in a broad sense. First, it examines the
metaphysical presuppositions of evolutionary theory . . . Second,
it explores the relationship between naturalism and Darwinism . . .
Finally, contributors consider the epistemological and moral
consequences of the theory, including discussions of genetics and
agency, sociobiology and ethics, and evolutionary epistemology . .
. Recommended.” —Choice
"This is a volume that will be of considerable interest to a number
of scholarly communities as well as general readers. There are very
few books like it and none as accessible as this one." —Paul
Farber, Oregon State University
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