I was worried recently when I read the phrase “goal-directed evolution” in some philosophy writing. This annoys me since it shows what I consider to be a fundamental misunderstanding of what evolution is and does, and philosophers should know better. People often think, incorrectly, that genes, or chromosomes, or animals, or evolution as a whole [Read More...]
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http://www.patheos.com/blogs/tippling/2016/11/04/the-language-of-agency-concerning-evolution/
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