Does the extended evolutionary synthesis entail extended explanatory power

摘要: Biologists and philosophers of science have recently called for an extension evolutionary theory. This so-called ‘extended synthesis’ (EES) seeks to integrate developmental processes, extra-genetic forms inheritance, niche construction into theory in a central way. While there is often agreement biology over the existence these phenomena, their explanatory relevance questioned. Advocates EES posit that perspective offers better explanations than those provided by ‘standard theory’ (SET). Still, why this would be case unclear. Usually, such claims assume EES’s superior status arises from pluralist structure EES, its different problem agenda, growing body evidence phenomena (including bias, inclusive construction). However, what usually neglected debate discussion standards actually are, how they differ prevailing SET. In other words, considered good explanation versus SET? To answer question, we present theoretical framework evaluates power same phenomena. account able identify criteria when are Such evaluations will enable find potential grounds integration.