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The Selfish Gene

Richard Dawkins

The Selfish Gene

Richard Dawkins

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    The Selfish Gene Essay Topics

    1.

    What ultimately controls behavior: genes or brains? The Selfish Gene describes a trend towards freedom of the survival machines from the replicators. Is this occurring? At what stage?

    2.

    How relevant is The Selfish Gene for modern life? To what extent to humans still behave according to the dictates of genetics? What else could affect behavior?

    3.

    Would life on other planets resemble life on Earth? If so, how? If not, why not?

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    Richard Dawkins
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