| Human Freedom After Darwin: A Critical Rationalist View Contributor(s): Watkins, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0812694074 ISBN-13: 9780812694079 Publisher: Open Court OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1999 Annotation: A University of London philosopher argues that Darwin's discoveries have transformed concepts of human freedom. His account of humanity's place in nature presents an alternative to strict determinism that does not leave the physical world a plaything of chance. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Free Will & Determinism - Philosophy | Movements - Humanism |
| Dewey: 123.5 |
| LCCN: 99045355 |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6" W x 8.95" (1.09 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Arguing that philosophical discussion of human freedom has been transformed by developments in modern science, especially evolutionary biology, the author outlines a naturalistic account of freedom and creativity by using examples from hypnosis, brainwashing, and creative leaps in thought. |