The Philosophy of Human Evolution A Philosophical Introduction

'Michael Ruse's new book The Philosophy of Human Evolution is a historical and critical survey of the ways in which Darwinian thinking has clashed and interacted with the concerns of philosophers. Intended for a general audience, the book showcases Ruse's manifold skills as a writer. His prose is lucid, straightforward, and colloquial. Each paragraph leads into the next with elegant coherence and no complicated impediments to the smooth flow of ideas ... readers will bring away new facts and insights from this thoughtful little page-turner.' Matt Cartmill, Reports of the National Center for Science Education

"...well-written... The book is also a clear demonstration that the field of philosophy itself has undergone evolutionary changes... The Philosophy of Human Evolution explores a range of topics that help to illuminate how we might integrate advances in evolutionary biology into our view of the world... --Christopher J. Wills, University of California, San Diego, BioScience "...this book should be a good read for those who are acquainted with the scientific issues and can muse over some of the sections... Recommended..." --F.S. Szalay, University of New Mexico, CHOICE