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Darwin's Dangerous Idea

Evolution and the Meanings of Life

by Daniel Dennett · 1996 · 592 pages

Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins
Recommended by 1 elite

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Richard Dawkins

About This Book

A philosophical defense of Darwin's theory of natural selection as a mindless, algorithmic process. Dennett explores how this 'universal acid' impacts our understanding of morality, mind, and culture, arguing that complexity can emerge without a conscious designer.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophyScience & Technology

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceConsciousnessCreativityCritical ThinkingDecision MakingMental ModelsSystems Thinking

Book Details

Published

1996

Pages

592

Language

en

ISBN

9780684824710

Awards & Recognition

National Book Award Finalist (1995)Pulitzer Prize Finalist (1996)

Audiobook Available

27h 4m
Narrated by Kevin Stillwell

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