Evolutionary Epistemology

by Gerhard Vollmer

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— The seminal work reissued — A science and philosophy classic — On the occasion of the author's 80th birthday According to evolutionary epistemology, the fact that we can know the world is neither coincidence nor divine providence, but has a natural explanation. Thinking and cognition are achievements of the human brain. Our cognitive structures fit into our world because they have evolved in adaptation to this world. This fit is not ideal, but it is enough for survival under competition. Gerhard Vollmer was instrumental in developing evolutionary epistemology. In his standard work, he explains the achievements and failures of our cognitive apparatus.

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Author Biography

Prof. Dr. Dr. Gerhard Vollmer studied mathematics, physics and chemistry, philosophy and linguistics. He taught at the universities of Hanover, Giessen and Braunschweig, where he was Director of the Department of Philosophy until his retirement.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher Hirzel
  • Publication Date April 2023
  • Orginal LanguageGerman
  • ISBN/Identifier 9783777632360
  • FormatHardback
  • Primary Price 32 EUR
  • ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Original Language TitleEvolutionäre Erkenntnistheorie
  • Edition9th edition, completely revised and redesigned
  • Copyright Year2023

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