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He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 610248 2 596727 8 11 2004 Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe total:9|5:1|4:4|3:4| 9 33 34 2 123676 3.69 13 3 44757185 1059138 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 3 0 false Thu Jan 29 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 29 09:49:17 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 29 09:54:14 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3008518 188511 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Thu Jul 12 19:19:13 -0700 2007 Thu Jul 12 19:20:08 -0700 2007 80030122 1412502 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Sat Dec 05 19:49:55 -0800 2009 Sat Dec 05 19:49:55 -0800 2009 79971072 3009716 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Sat Dec 05 09:09:53 -0800 2009 Sat Dec 05 09:09:53 -0800 2009 76353212 578156 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Sun Nov 01 01:59:11 -0700 2009 Sun Nov 01 01:59:11 -0700 2009 76245824 2457786 3158948 0521827043 9780521827041 0 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3158948.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 0.0 0
Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.

He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing. --Therese Littleton

]]> 2004 0 0 false Fri Oct 30 15:30:00 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 30 15:30:00 -0700 2009 73763621 2815080 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Wed Oct 07 12:33:51 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 07 12:33:56 -0700 2009 71141673 2736119 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 4 0 false Sun Sep 13 23:38:59 -0700 2009 Sun Sep 13 23:38:59 -0700 2009 70926925 153075 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Fri Sep 11 22:50:17 -0700 2009 Fri Sep 11 22:50:27 -0700 2009 59130439 1635782 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Wed Jun 10 06:37:24 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 10 06:37:24 -0700 2009 56156395 1017883 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Fri May 15 04:34:52 -0700 2009 Mon May 18 03:22:31 -0700 2009 55650448 2281221 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Mon May 11 04:44:54 -0700 2009 Mon May 11 04:44:54 -0700 2009 54600448 1266630 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Fri May 01 10:51:46 -0700 2009 Fri May 01 10:51:46 -0700 2009 45716741 858208 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 3 0 false Sun Feb 08 01:35:21 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 08 01:35:23 -0800 2009 44669673 1965512 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 3 0 false Wed Jan 28 13:19:46 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 13:19:46 -0800 2009 43406762 1271179 3158948 0521827043 9780521827041 0 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3158948.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9
Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.

He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing. --Therese Littleton

]]> 2004 0 0 false Sat Jan 17 18:14:22 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 17 21:11:40 -0800 2009 39625086 62005 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Mon Dec 08 14:03:18 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 08 14:03:18 -0800 2008 35991944 113101 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Wed Oct 22 19:40:28 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 22 19:40:31 -0700 2008 32942690 1057226 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 0 0 false Mon Sep 15 13:30:13 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 15 13:30:13 -0700 2008 27510297 1335072 610248 0521603250 9780521603256 2 <![CDATA[Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399m/610248.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176287399s/610248.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/610248.Life_s_Solution_Inevitable_Humans_in_a_Lonely_Universe 3.67 9 Evolution is true, it happens, it is the way the world is, and we too are one of its products. This does not mean that evolution does not have metaphysical implications; I remain convinced that this is the case.


He uses convergence as his foundation, defining it as "the recurrent tendency of biological organization to arrive at the same 'solution' to a particular 'need'" and offering a multitude of examples, including eusociality, olfaction, and the generation of electrical fields. In outlining the direction and inevitability he believes is inherent in evolution, Conway Morris stacks up compelling evidence in the form of a revealed "protein hyperspace" that limits the possibilities of amino acid combination to a few, often repeated (pre-ordained?) forms. While he skirts a focus on the relentless environmental pressures that result in adaptation, Conway Morris also derides the notion that the gene rules evolution. He accuses his opponents (primarily Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins) "genetic fundamentalism" who use "sleights of hand, special pleading, and sanctimoniousness... trying to smuggle back the moral principle through the agency of the gene." Dense with examples and complex biological proofs, Life's Solution is not an easy explanation of convergence for general readers. Still, it is a clear and exciting elucidation of the theory that evolution might have predictable outcomes, even for those who find Conway Morris' metaphysical arguments unconvincing.--Therese Littleton]]> 2004 4 0 false Thu Jul 17 07:13:08 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 17 07:13:15 -0700 2008 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=610248