The Extended Phenotype
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The Extended Phenotype is a 1982 book by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins that expands the gene-centered view of evolution by arguing that a gene’s effects can extend beyond an organism’s body to influence its environment and other organisms.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Extended Phenotype canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Extended Phenotype Context triple: [Richard Dawkins, notableWork, The Extended Phenotype]
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A.
The Selfish Gene
The Selfish Gene is a landmark 1976 book by Richard Dawkins that popularized a gene-centered view of evolution and introduced concepts like memes to a broad audience.
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B.
Darwin Among the Machines
"Darwin Among the Machines" is a non-fiction book by George Dyson that explores the historical development and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence and digital evolution.
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C.
Darwin's Dangerous Idea
Darwin's Dangerous Idea is a 1995 philosophical book by Daniel Dennett that explores the far-reaching implications of Darwinian evolution for biology, mind, culture, and religion.
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D.
Reaching the Animal Mind
Reaching the Animal Mind is a book by animal behaviorist Karen Pryor that explores the science and practice of clicker training and positive reinforcement in animals.
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E.
Essays of a Biologist
Essays of a Biologist is a collection of influential essays by evolutionary biologist Julian Huxley that explores biology’s implications for human society, philosophy, and the modern worldview.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Extended Phenotype Target entity description: The Extended Phenotype is a 1982 book by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins that expands the gene-centered view of evolution by arguing that a gene’s effects can extend beyond an organism’s body to influence its environment and other organisms.
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A.
The Selfish Gene
The Selfish Gene is a landmark 1976 book by Richard Dawkins that popularized a gene-centered view of evolution and introduced concepts like memes to a broad audience.
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B.
Darwin Among the Machines
"Darwin Among the Machines" is a non-fiction book by George Dyson that explores the historical development and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence and digital evolution.
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C.
Darwin's Dangerous Idea
Darwin's Dangerous Idea is a 1995 philosophical book by Daniel Dennett that explores the far-reaching implications of Darwinian evolution for biology, mind, culture, and religion.
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D.
Reaching the Animal Mind
Reaching the Animal Mind is a book by animal behaviorist Karen Pryor that explores the science and practice of clicker training and positive reinforcement in animals.
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E.
Essays of a Biologist
Essays of a Biologist is a collection of influential essays by evolutionary biologist Julian Huxley that explores biology’s implications for human society, philosophy, and the modern worldview.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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evolutionary biology book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ science book ⓘ |
| arguesAgainst |
group selection as primary explanatory framework
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organism-centered view of adaptation ⓘ |
| author | Richard Dawkins ⓘ |
| centralClaim |
a gene’s effects can extend beyond the organism’s body
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genes can influence an organism’s environment ⓘ genes can influence other organisms ⓘ |
| containsExample |
beaver dams as extended phenotypes
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caddis fly cases as extended phenotypes ⓘ parasite-induced host behavior as extended phenotype ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| expandsOnWork | The Selfish Gene ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
adaptation
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gene as unit of selection ⓘ natural selection ⓘ phenotypic effects of genes ⓘ |
| follows | The Selfish Gene ⓘ |
| genre |
biology
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popular science ⓘ |
| hasFormat | print ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOnConcept | meme theory discussion in later works by Dawkins ⓘ |
| hasISBN | 0-19-857612-9 ⓘ |
| influencedField |
behavioral ecology
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evolutionary biology ⓘ philosophy of biology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
evolutionary biology
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extended phenotype concept ⓘ gene-centered view of evolution ⓘ |
| notableFor |
formalizing the concept of the extended phenotype
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influencing debates on levels of selection ⓘ strengthening the gene-centered view of evolution ⓘ |
| proposesConcept | extended phenotype ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1982 ⓘ |
| publisher | Oxford University Press ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
The Blind Watchmaker
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The Selfish Gene ⓘ |
| structure | multiple chapters with theoretical arguments and examples ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
professional biologists
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scientifically literate general readers ⓘ students of biology ⓘ |
| theoreticalOrientation |
gene-centered
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neo-Darwinian ⓘ |
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Subject: The Extended Phenotype Description of subject: The Extended Phenotype is a 1982 book by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins that expands the gene-centered view of evolution by arguing that a gene’s effects can extend beyond an organism’s body to influence its environment and other organisms.
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