The political theory of Darwinism:Zoon Politikon and the evolutionary case for social democracy
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Published: |
Edwin Mellen Press,
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Publisher Address: | Lewiston, N.Y. |
Publication Dates: | c2008. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | iii, 537 p.: ; 24 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780773451407 (hc.) 0773451404 |
Index Number: | C91 |
CLC: |
C91-09 C91-06 K02 |
Call Number: | C91-09/K529 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [513]-523) and index. The cooperation-competition dialectic -- The brain and human nature -- Cultural evolution and the power of "memes" -- Genetic hard-wiring, the EEA, and the persistence of foundational political behaviors -- The Marxian dialectic and holistic Darwinism -- Revolution and revolutionary praxis -- Class and class struggle -- Exploitation and equality -- Initial notes on other Marxian ideological issues -- The holistic Darwinian case for social democracy -- Have we found Zoon Politikon? Cautionary tales on political ideology and holistic Darwinism. |