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The New Darwinian Naturalism in Political Theory

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There has been a resurgence of Darwinian naturalism in political theory, as manifested in the recent work of political scientists such as Roger Masters, Robert McShea, and James Q. Wilson. They belong to an intellectual tradition that includes not only Charles Darwin but also Aristotle and David Hume. Although most political scientists believe Darwinian social theory has been refuted, their objections rest on three false dichotomies: facts versus values, nature versus freedom, and nature versus nurture. Rejecting these dichotomies would allow the social sciences to be linked to the natural sciences through Darwinian biology.

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  • Arnhart, Larry, 1995. "The New Darwinian Naturalism in Political Theory," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 89(2), pages 389-400, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:apsrev:v:89:y:1995:i:02:p:389-400_09
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    1. Christopher J. Berry, 2006. "Aristotle, Hobbes and Chimpanzees," Political Studies, Political Studies Association, vol. 54(4), pages 827-845, December.

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