The Darwinian Revolution in Modern Thought. 3 credits

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Introduction to the theory of evolution and its philosophical foundations. Examines Darwin's theory of evolution as a scientific theory, considers its historical context and development, and surveys its wider cultural and societal impact. Focuses on the implications of Darwinism for core areas of philosophy (for example, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, or philosophy of mind) as well as for fields such as anthropology, sociology, politics, or religion. Offered by Philosophy . Limited to three attempts.