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This analysis aims to explore the enduring influence of Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene while addressing its historical and theoretical controversies.

February 21, 2026

The Selfish Gene at 50: How a Milestone can also be a Millstone.

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This analysis aims to explore the enduring influence of Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene while addressing its historical and theoretical controversies.
Comparative analysis of The Selfish Gene with other scientific classics.
Historical context examination of sociobiological influences on the theory.
Discussion of the ongoing debates surrounding group selection.
Identified the original selfish gene theory remains influential despite its controversies.
Noted the book's critique of group selection was rooted in earlier thought yet erroneous.
Concluded that The Selfish Gene serves as both a milestone and a millstone in evolutionary theory.

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Comparative analysis highlights the lasting influence and controversy of The Selfish Gene in evolutionary biology, indicating its dual legacy.

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Koen Tanghe (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994cb3873532290d021707 https://doi.org/10.19272/202511402005

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Comparative analysis highlights the lasting influence and controversy of The Selfish Gene in evolutionary biology, indicating its dual legacy.

The Selfish Gene at 50: How a Milestone can also be a Millstone.

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The Selfish Gene at 50: How a Milestone can also be a Millstone.

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