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MIT Press Evolution On Purpose: Teleonomy in Living Systems

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Explore the concept of teleonomy, also known as evolved purposiveness, in this academic work from MIT Press. This book examines how evolved purposiveness acts as both a major outcome and a causal factor in the history of life on Earth. By bringing together a broad range of specialists in biology and the philosophy of science, the text provides a deep look into the complex, dynamic processes of evolution. Readers will trace the history of these ideas from the nineteenth-century theories of Lamarck and Darwin to modern scientific perspectives. This volume challenges the mid-twentieth century tendency to simplify evolution into a one-way process, offering instead a nuanced view of the living systems that drive biological change.

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This MIT Press publication examines teleonomy, which is defined as evolved purposiveness in living systems.

The text features insights from a broad range of specialists in the fields of biology and the philosophy of science.

The content explores the history of evolutionary theory, including the works of Lamarck and Darwin.

This book provides a detailed look at how teleonomy functions as both a causal factor and an outcome in evolution.

Part of the Vienna in Theoretical Biology series, this work addresses the complex and dynamic processes of life.

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22 August 2023
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