Charles Darwin - No Rebel, Great Revolutionary

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution continues to be controversial. Offering a ground-breaking introduction to the history and plausibility of the theory, this book shows that the theory is supportive of religion and an essential guide to approaching today's most pressing social issues - immigrants, race, homosexuality, and the status of women.

List of contents

1. Beginnings; 2. Charles Robert Darwin; 3. The Origin of Species; 4. Evolution in the nineteenth century; 5. Evolution in the twentieth century; 6. Normal science; 7. Philosophy; 8. Religion; 9. Literature; 10. Social issues.

About the author

Michael Ruse is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph in Canada. A scholar of Charles Darwin and the revolution associated with his name, he taught philosophy for fifty-five years, first in Canada and then in the United State. He is the author and editor of over seventy books, founder of journal Biology and Philosophy, a Guggenheim fellow, a Gifford Lecturer, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

Summary

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution continues to be controversial. Offering a ground-breaking introduction to the history and plausibility of the theory, this book shows that the theory is supportive of religion and an essential guide to approaching today's most pressing social issues – immigrants, race, homosexuality, and the status of women.

Foreword

Shows how Charles Darwin's theory of evolution sheds light on today's social issues – immigrants, race, homosexuality, women.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Ruse, Michael (Florida State University) Ruse, Ruse Michael
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2024
• EAN: 9781009438940
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0943894-0
• No. of pages: 252
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Labour, economic and industrial sociology; SCIENCE / History, RELIGION / History, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, History of Religion, History of Science, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies