Evolution and Directionality: Lessons from Fisher's Fundamental Theorem

In Mauricio Suárez, Mauro Dorato & Miklós Rédei (eds.), EPSA Philosophical Issues in the Sciences · Launch of the European Philosophy of Science Association. Dordrecht, Netherland: Springer. pp. 187--196 (2009)
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