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The Disorder of Things: Metaphysical Foundations of the Disunity of Science
His book argues that metaphysics should be viewed as non-reductive, indeterministic, and pluralistic instead of the monistic physicalism. Which physicalism states that everything in this world is physical and that everything supervenes on the physical, therefore takes up space. This book made a background for critical discussion of evolutionary psychology, and the rational choice theory.
Work Cited
Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology.
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Human Nature and the Limits of Science
This book by John Dupre applies to the study of human nature. It starts with the criticism of understanding human nature, evolutionary psychology, and rational-choice theory. This argument entails the flaws of nature and the legitimate ambitions of science. He states that “Only a pluralistic approach, an approach that combines insights from a variety of perspectives not limited to the scientific, can hope to provide anything close to an adequate account of human nature.” (John Dupre, 2001). -
Humans and Other Animals
John Dupre explores the ways we categorize animals, and even humans and come to a radical conclusion. He states that it is a mistake to think that each organism has an essence that determines its necessary place in a unique hierarchy. That we should reject universal human nature and normality in human behavior. -
Darwin’s Legacy: What Evolution Means Today
John Dupre explains the right and the wrong ways to understand evolution. He shows why the theory of evolution is one of the most important ideas of all time. He makes it clear though that it cannot explain everything.