Open AccessThe levels of selection and evolution of individuality
Author(s) -
Eva Kamerer
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
theoria
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2406-081X
pISSN - 0351-2274
DOI - 10.2298/theo1901051k
Subject(s) - selection (genetic algorithm) , social evolution , inclusive fitness , evolutionary biology , sociology , epistemology , computer science , biology , artificial intelligence , philosophy
In this article I will analyze the transfer of fitness during the major transitions in evolution and its place in the multilevel selection models. The aim of the analysis is to show how social evolution can explain the evolutionary transitions in individuality.