Darwin's Lost Theory (Paperback)

Evolution/ Science/ Darwin/ Biography Darwin's Lost Theory is the third and pivotal book for the six book Darwin Anniversary Cycle by pioneering evolutionary systems scientist David Loye. Powerfully contradicting the long embedded stereotype of "survival of the fittest" and "selfish gene" Darwinism, this is David Loye's widely acclaimed reconstruction of Darwin's long ignored "fully human, love and moral-action-oriented" completion for his theory of evolution. In Part I: A Young Man's Bold Vision, we meet and get to know Darwin in the critical months during which he first strayed on what became the known theory of evolution, for which he became famous, but also the seemingly contrary insights in his private notebooks, which became the long ignored completion for his theory. In Part II: An Old Man's Surprises, it's 30 years later. We follow Darwin as he writes of how, rather than being slaves of "selfish genes," far more often than we are aware, we are driven by moral sensitivity. Of how, though selfish, we are also driven by love to transcend selfishness. Of how, though fiercely motivated to survive and prevail, we are also driven by a transcendent need to respect and care for the needs of others. Surrounded by his seven children working as publishing and research assistants, the love of his life, his wife Emma, the orchids in his greenhouses, his dog Bob and 274 year old giant sea turtle, we are there as Darwin writes not of how we are driven blindly, witlessly, through a life with no predictability, but instead by a brain that demands of life a sense of meaning and purpose, and by the vision of a better future. Among endorsements by leading world scientists: "Everyone concerned withour understanding of evolution on this planet owes Loye a deep debt of gratitude" ~ pioneering general evolution theorist Ervin Laszlo. "The most exciting book I have ever read on Darwin" ~ pioneering biophysicist Mae Wan-Ho. "In this work Loye has brought his unique erudition to an enormous and critical task, and carried it off with genius" ~ pioneering chaos theorist Ralph Abraham. Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Press. For further information, see: www.benjaminfranklinpress.com www.benjaminfranklinpress.com

General

Imprint:	Benjamin Franklin Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2007
First published:	September 2007
Authors:	David Loye
Dimensions:	152 x 229 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	356
ISBN-13:	978-0-9789827-6-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Science, technology & engineering Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > History of engineering & technology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Biography > Science, technology & engineering Promotions
LSN:	0-9789827-6-2
Barcode:	9780978982768

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