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Modelling Evolution provides a comprehensive philosophical examination of how mathematical and computational models function in evolutionary biology. Walter Veit explores the diverse modeling approaches used to study evolution, from population genetics to agent-based simulations, and considers their conceptual foundations and limitations.
The book addresses fundamental questions about what models reveal and conceal about evolutionary processes, how models relate to real biological systems, and the role of idealization and abstraction in scientific understanding. Veit examines the epistemological status of evolutionary models and their relationship to empirical evidence. Special attention is given to how different modeling frameworks—deterministic, stochastic, and computational—influence our interpretation of evolutionary mechanisms.
This element is essential reading for philosophers of biology, evolutionary biologists interested in methodological foundations, and anyone seeking to understand the philosophical underpinnings of modern evolutionary science.
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