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Internalist vs externalist evolutionary biology: do we need a New Synthesis?

Objetivo

The theory of evolution is fragmented by two different views of life: the externalist and the internalist perspective. From the formulation of the theory of natural selection by Darwin, in 1859, externalist view has dominated in evolutionary thought. In the last decades, internalist perspective has recovered vigour in the light of recent empirical advances in molecular genetics. An alternative theory is emerging. The major aim of this project is to contribute to the development of a common conceptual framework that will eventually facilitate a true integration of these century-old perspectives. We will reach the philosophy of science to analyse the conceptual framework of these evolutionary theories. Furthermore, in an effort to show the importance of the philosophy for science, the second principal goal consists to finding out exactly what is implied by the contrast between the two perspectives, as far as empirical claims are concerned.

Ámbito científico (EuroSciVoc)

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Convocatoria de propuestas

FP7-PEOPLE-2007-4-1-IOF
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MC-IOF - International Outgoing Fellowships (IOF)

Coordinador

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Aportación de la UE
€ 230 110,92
Dirección
OXFORD ROAD
M13 9PL Manchester
Reino Unido
Región
North West (England) Greater Manchester Manchester
Tipo de actividad
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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