The Selfish Gene

Authors: Richard Dawkins, Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science Richard Dawkins, David Dawkins, RICHARD AUTOR DAWKINS

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Key Ideas

1. Genes are the fundamental units of evolution. Dawkins argues that genes, rather than organisms, are the true fundamental units of evolution. Genes are perpetuated and passed on through generations, and their influence shapes the behavior and characteristics of organisms.

2. Natural selection is the driving force of evolution. The process of natural selection acts on genes to promote the reproduction and survival of individuals who possess beneficial traits, leading to the spread of those genes in subsequent generations.

3. The concept of the 'selfish gene'. Dawkins introduces the idea tha....
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Quiz

1. What is the main focus of Richard Dawkins' book 'The Selfish Gene'?

The role of genes in evolution

The influence of the environment on organism behavior

The concept of genetic determinism

The importance of cooperation in social animals

2. What does Dawkins mean by the term 'selfish gene'?

Genes that prioritize the well-being of the organism

Genes that only replicate through sexual reproduction

Genes that promote the survival and replication of themselves

Genes that only affect physical traits

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