How science works : evolution : the nature of science & the science of nature
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How science works : evolution : the nature of science & the science of nature
Springer, c2016
2nd ed
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注記
Includes bibliographical references
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Evolution is just a theory, isn't it? What is a scientific theory anyway? Don't scientists prove things? What is the difference between a fact, a hypothesis and a theory in science? How does scientific thinking differ from religious thinking? Why are most leading scientists atheists? Are science and religion compatible? Why are there so many different religious beliefs but only one science? What is the evidence for evolution? Why does evolution occur? If you are interested in any of these questions and have some knowledge of biology, this book is for you.
目次
1 Introduction
The Importance of Science
Origins of this Book
Aims of this Book
The Theory of Evolution
Features of the Second Edition
Part I The Nature of Science
2 Two Ways of Explaining the Universe
Supernaturalism and Naturalism
The Incompatibility of Religion and Science
Further Reading List
3 How Science Works
General Principles
Nullius in verba
Occam`s razor
Religious Belief among Leading Scientists
Naturalistic Origins of Religious Beliefs
Patternicity and Agenticity
Uncertainty
Science and Religion Compared
Naturalistic Origins of Moral Values
Further Reading List
Part II The Science of Nature
4 Darwin`s Theory of Evolution
Biodiversity
Adaptation
Possible Explanations for Biodiversity and Adaptation
The Early Life of Charles Darwin
Evolution by Natural Selection
Direct Observations of Natural Selection
Historical Context of the Idea of Natural Selection
Common Misconceptions about Natural Selection
Genetic Drift
Further Reading List
5 The Evidence for Evolution
Seven Main Lines of Evidence
Similarities at the Molecular Level
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
Similarities at the Anatomical Level
Direct Observation
Transitional Fossils
Logical Inference
Hierarchical Classification
Vestigial Structures
6 Some Major Events in Evolution
Time-Line of Evolution
Mass Extinction Events
Determining the Age of Rocks
The Earliest Forms of Life
The Rise in Atmospheric Oxygen
The Origin of Eukaryotic Cells
7 The Evolution of Eyes
Darwin`s Difficulties
Light-Detecting Structures
Eyes in Unicellular Eukaryotes
Plausible Evolutionary Possibilities
8 Human Evolution
Time-Line of Human Evolution
Sahelanthropus
Orrorin
Ardipithecus
Australopithecus
Paranthropus
The genus Homo
Further Reading List
Pale Blue Dot
Definitions
Suggestions for Discussion Topics
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