Unified understanding of two major theories of biological evolution
Inclusive Fitness Theory (IFT) and Adaptive Dynamics Theory (ADT) are two major theories of evolution.
IFT has contributed toward understanding the evolution of cooperation since 1960s, while ADT has
contributed toward understanding the mechanism of speciation since 1990s. In the 21st century, IFT has
developed very rapidly and now IFT is applicable to various phenomena that have been studied by ADT
and other specific theories. This research project aims at the unified understanding of IFT and ADT,
with the ultimate goal of constructing the unified theory of evolution.
