Rola determinacji odgórnej i konwergencji biologicznej w ewolucji Wszechświata
The Role of the Downward Causality and of Biological Convergence in the Evolution of the Universe

Summary/Abstract: In traditional debates concerning the process of evolution the naïve teleological explanations were replaced by deterministic ones. New discoveries in quantum cosmology and quantum mechanics contributed to recognition of the cognitive value of teleological and quasi-teleological interpretations. In polemics dealing with cosmic evolution, the main explanatory function is played by the concept of downward causality which explains the emergence of new cosmic structures (G.F.R. Ellis, Paul P. Davies). A similar quasi-theological factor appears in Simon Conway Morris’ concept of biological convergence. After adopting this new cognitive perspective, one could explain many problems of evolutionary science that had no satisfactory explanation in earlier scientific debates.

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