The strength of his reasoning and interpretative skills played a key part in the widespread acceptance of his argument for a gene-centred interpretation of natural selection and evolution – and in its history as a bestselling classic of science writing. Inheriting the mantle of revolutionary biologist from Darwin, Watson, and Crick, Richard Dawkins forced an enormous change in the way we see ourselves and the world with the publication of The Selfish Gene. In doing this, Dawkins also employs the crucial skill of interpretation: understanding what evidence means clarifying terms questioning definitions giving clear definitions on which to build arguments. Since Dawkins is building on other researchers’ work and writing for a general audience, the central elements of good reasoning are vital to his book: producing a clear argument and presenting a persuasive case organising an argument and supporting its conclusions. His 1976 book is not a work of original research, but instead a careful explanation of evolution, combined with an argument for a particular interpretation of several aspects of evolution. Didactic, patronizing, condescending and arguably neo-intellectual twaddle. Richard Dawkins provides excellent examples of his reasoning and interpretation skills in The Selfish Gene. The Selfish Geneby Richard Dawkins(Goodreads Author) Nathans review did not like it bookshelves: science, science-social-theory-etc, books-i-hope-die Recommended for:People who think atheism isnt a religion.
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