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Traditionally a scientific theory is viewed as based on universal laws of nature that serve as axioms for logical deduction. In analyzing the logical structure of evolutionary biology, Elisabeth Lloyd argues that the semantic account is more appropriate and powerful. This book will be of interest to biologists and philosophers alike.

Population genetics --- Evolution (Biology) --- Philosophy. --- Adaptation. --- Additivity definition. --- Aggregate properties. --- Altruism. --- Axiomatization. --- Beckner, Morton. --- Brandon, Robert. --- Buss, Leo. --- Causes. --- Colonization. --- Contextual analysis. --- Covering-law view. --- Darwin, Charles. --- Deterministic models. --- Effect hypothesis. --- Emergent properties. --- Environment. --- Experimental design. --- Family-structured models. --- Fertility selection. --- Fitness. --- Futuyma, Douglas. --- Game theory. --- Gametic selection. --- Genic fitnesses. --- Group effect. --- Haystack model. --- Heterozygote superiority. --- Hymenoptera. --- Independent assortment. --- Interrelation of models. --- Island biogeography. --- Isomorphism. --- Kimura, Motoo. --- Laws. --- Levels of selection. --- Linkage disequilibrium. --- Logical positivism. --- Macroevolution. --- Mangrove islands. --- Model type. --- Modifier genes. --- Mutation. --- Natural selection. --- Optimization models. --- Organelle selection. --- Organismic selection. --- Parameters. --- Phytoplankton. --- Population size. --- Random mating. --- Realism.