An Analysis of Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene
€ 10,90
Informação do Produto
| ISBN | 9781912127573 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Nicola Davis |
| Editora | Macat International Limited |
| Formato | Capa mole |
| Número de páginas | 82 |
| Peso (kg) | 0,096 |
| Data de Publicação | 05/07/2017 |
| Preço (iva excl.) | € 10,28 |
| Imposto | € 0,62 |
| Preço (iva inc.) | € 10,90 |
| Disponibilidade | 3 unidades em armazém externo |
Descrição do Produto
Richard Dawkins provides excellent examples of his reasoning and interpretation skills in The Selfish Gene. His 1976 book is not a work of original research, but instead a careful explanation of evolution, combined with an argument for a particular interpretation of several aspects of evolution. Since Dawkins is building on other researchers’ work and writing for a general audience, the central elements of good reasoning are vital to his book: producing a clear argument and presenting a persuasive case; organising an argument and supporting its conclusions.
In doing this, Dawkins also employs the crucial skill of interpretation: understanding what evidence means; clarifying terms; questioning definitions; giving clear definitions on which to build arguments. The strength of his reasoning and interpretative skills played a key part in the widespread acceptance of his argument for a gene-centred interpretation of natural selection and evolution – and in its history as a bestselling classic of science writing.