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From: mrh@cybvax0.UUCP (Mike Huybensz)
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Subject: Sociobiology Controversy
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Date: Thu, 17-Jul-86 01:12:05 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jul 17 01:12:05 1986
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References:

I came across an excellent article in the first issue of the new journal
"Biology + Philosophy" which I highly recommend to those who are interested
in the conflict of opinions going on at Harvard between Edward O. Wilson and
Richard Lewontin.

Ullica Segerstrale, "Colleagues In Conflict: An In-Vivo Analysis Of The
Sociobiology Controversy", Biology + Philosophy Vol 1 No 1 1986.

The philosophical agendas of both professors are laid bare (with their
aid in a number of interviews.)  Wilson as a scientific materialist, and
Lewontin as a Marxist.  My personal preference is Wilson's point of view,
and I think he comes off much better than Lewontin (who essentially
seems to criticize good science for its possible political abuse.)

It's not steamy, but the conflict is strong and fascinating.  An
auspicious start for a new journal.
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Mike Huybensz		...decvax!genrad!mit-eddie!cybvax0!mrh