![]() ![]() ![]() The Logic Behind the Selfish Gene TheoryĪll behaviors in nature lead back to genes trying to copy themselves, which is the core of the selfish gene theory. Read on for more about the selfish gene theory. He argues that life is best understood from the genetic perspective as opposed to the organismal perspective. The selfish gene theory, developed by evolutionary biologist and author Richard Dawkins, contradicts traditional perspectives in biology and evolution. What is the selfish gene theory? How does it depart from traditional biologists’ views of organisms and evolution? ![]() Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. Shortform has the world's best summaries and analyses of books you should be reading. This article is an excerpt from the Shortform book guide to "The Selfish Gene" by Richard Dawkins. ![]()
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