On the Origin of Autonomy A New Look at the Major Transitions in Evolution - Rosslenbroich, Bernd (Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2014)
What is the outcome of evolution? -- The problem of macroevolutionary trends -- The concept of biological autonomy -- The major transitions in early evolution -- The Cambrian explosion and thereafter -- Fluid management in animals -- Reproduction -- Nervous systems and the flexibility of movements -- Endothermy -- The evolution of brains and behavior: is there a trend? -- The evolution of man -- Conclusion and implications.
Keywords: Philosophy; History; Biology -- Philosophy; Evolutionary biology