A simple theory of evolution by natural selection

Philosophy of Science 59 (2):276-281 (1992)
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Kary (1990) defends the view that evolution by natural selection can be adequately explained in terms of a theory incorporating only a single level of selection. Here I point out some of the inherent inadequacies of such a theory

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Competing units of selection?: A case of symbiosis.Sandra D. Mitchell - 1987 - Philosophy of Science 54 (3):351-367.
The Selfish Gene. [REVIEW]Gunther S. Stent & Richard Dawkins - 1977 - Hastings Center Report 7 (6):33.
One causal mechanism in evolution: One unit of selection.Carla E. Kary - 1990 - Philosophy of Science 57 (2):290-296.

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