TagStephen Jay Gould

Focusing on the evolutionary debate between Richard Dawkins and Stephen Jay Gould, this book explores how the opposing theories of natural selection and environmental adaptation have shaped modern evolutionary theory. Dawkins argues for gradual evolution, emphasizing the role of genes, while Gould argues that the environment drives changes in individuals. This debate reveals the complexity and...

This book is a fictionalized debate between Richard Dawkins and Stephen Jay Gould on the theories of evolution, discussing which claim is closer to scientific truth: Dawkins’ gene-centered theory or Gould’s multifaceted theory of evolution. Dawkins explains evolution at the gene level through the “selfish gene,” while Gould argues that evolution also occurs at the individual and...

Is the evolution debate between Richard Dawkins and Stephen Jay Gould a battle between liberals and conservatives? Richard Dawkins puts his faith in scientific truth and argues for gradual evolution, while Stephen Jay Gould focuses on social factors and argues for multilevel selection. Their debate is an important scientific conversation that delves into the depths of evolutionary theory.  ...