Niche construction in biological and philosophical theories

Authors
Godfrey-Smith, P
Citation
P. Godfrey-smith, Niche construction in biological and philosophical theories, BEHAV BRAIN, 23(1), 2000, pp. 153
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
BEHAVIORAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES
ISSN journal
0140525X → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-525X(200002)23:1<153:NCIBAP>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
I distinguish different versions of the "niche construction" idea. Some are primarily scientific, while others are more philosophical. Laland, Odling- Smee & Feldman's is mostly scientific, but given that fact, there are some changes they could make to their account. I also compare the target article to Lewontin's classic 1983 paper.