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Darwin's Methodological Evolution.

Authors :
Lennox, James G.
Source :
Journal of the History of Biology. Spring2005, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p85-99. 15p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Argues that the phrase "Darwinian revolution" is justified because Charles Darwin was an innovator in his field. Darwin as a philosopher and methodologist; Darwin's innovative use of "thought experiment" in the "Origin"; Origin of Darwin's innovative thought experiments in his notebooks; Darwin's suggestion that he was inspired by Charles Lyell.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00225010
Volume :
38
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the History of Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17079881
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10739-004-6511-4