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This essay argues that the extended evolutionary synthesis (EES) requires a complete overhaul, not just revision. It proposes a new evolutionary framework integrating organismic-systems biology and cosmic evolution for a non-reductionist approach.

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  • Philosophy of Science
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  • Critiques of the neo-Darwinian paradigm and the extended evolutionary synthesis (EES).
  • Identifies positivist assumptions within current evolutionary frameworks.
  • Highlights limitations of merely revising or extending existing paradigms.

Purpose of the Study:

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