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Richard DawkinsThe Selfish Gene
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1976A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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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?
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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?
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Would life on other planets resemble life on Earth? If so, how? If not, why not?
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