A presentation of evolutionary theory based on the notion that the gene is the ultimate beneficiary of evolution by natural selection. Note that selfish gene theorists define a “gene” as any stretch of DNA that survives recombination, enabling it to benefit from selective preservation. Note also that selfish gene theorists impute no intentionality to genes; the language of selfishness is heuristic only.
Concepts View
Selfish Gene Theory
References:
Dawkins, R. (1976). The Selfish Gene. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Allied Concepts:
Adaptation, Gene’s-Eye View of Evolution, Interactor, Natural selection, Replicator
Adaptation, Gene’s-Eye View of Evolution, Interactor, Natural selection, Replicator