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Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life

Contributors:

By (Author) Daniel C. Dennett

ISBN:

9780140167344

Publisher:

Penguin Books Ltd

Imprint:

Penguin Books Ltd

Publication Date:

26th September 1996

UK Publication Date:

26th September 1996

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Philosophy of science

Dewey:

575.0162

Prizes:

Short-listed for Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction 1996

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

592

Dimensions:

Width 128mm, Height 196mm, Spine 26mm

Weight:

398g

Description

This work assesses Darwin's theory of evolution and looks at why it arises such heated debate among scientists, philosophers and sociologists. The book aims to show that Darwinism does not devalue the miracles of life.

Author Bio

Daniel Dennett is the author of Brainstorms, Brainchildren, Elbow Room, Consciousness Explained and Darwin's Dangerous Idea. He is currently the Distinguished Arts and Sciences Professor and Director of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University. He lives in North Andover, Massachusetts.

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