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Discussion of "Four Case Studies on Chance in Evolution": Philosophical Themes and Questions.

The four case studies on chance in evolution provide a rich source for further philosophical analysis. Among the issues raised are the following: Are there different conceptions of chance at work, or is there a common underlying conception? How can a given concept of chance be distinguished from oth...

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Published in:Philosophy of Science Vol. 73; no. 5; pp. 678 - 688
Main Author: Millstein, Roberta L.
Format: Article
Published: Cambridge University Press Dec2006
Subjects:
Serendipity in science
Evolutionary theories
Beatty, John
Richardson, Robert
Skipper, Robert
Dietrich, Michael
Gene frequency
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