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Philosophy of Biology

Af: Peter Godfrey-Smith Engelsk Hardback

Philosophy of Biology

Af: Peter Godfrey-Smith Engelsk Hardback
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An essential introduction to the philosophy of biology

This is a concise, comprehensive, and accessible introduction to the philosophy of biology written by a leading authority on the subject. Geared to philosophers, biologists, and students of both, the book provides sophisticated and innovative coverage of the central topics and many of the latest developments in the field. Emphasizing connections between biological theories and other areas of philosophy, and carefully explaining both philosophical and biological terms, Peter Godfrey-Smith discusses the relation between philosophy and science; examines the role of laws, mechanistic explanation, and idealized models in biological theories; describes evolution by natural selection; and assesses attempts to extend Darwin''s mechanism to explain changes in ideas, culture, and other phenomena. Further topics include functions and teleology, individuality and organisms, species, the tree of life, and human nature. The book closes with detailed, cutting-edge treatments of the evolution of cooperation, of information in biology, and of the role of communication in living systems at all scales.

Authoritative and up-to-date, this is an essential guide for anyone interested in the important philosophical issues raised by the biological sciences.

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An essential introduction to the philosophy of biology

This is a concise, comprehensive, and accessible introduction to the philosophy of biology written by a leading authority on the subject. Geared to philosophers, biologists, and students of both, the book provides sophisticated and innovative coverage of the central topics and many of the latest developments in the field. Emphasizing connections between biological theories and other areas of philosophy, and carefully explaining both philosophical and biological terms, Peter Godfrey-Smith discusses the relation between philosophy and science; examines the role of laws, mechanistic explanation, and idealized models in biological theories; describes evolution by natural selection; and assesses attempts to extend Darwin''s mechanism to explain changes in ideas, culture, and other phenomena. Further topics include functions and teleology, individuality and organisms, species, the tree of life, and human nature. The book closes with detailed, cutting-edge treatments of the evolution of cooperation, of information in biology, and of the role of communication in living systems at all scales.

Authoritative and up-to-date, this is an essential guide for anyone interested in the important philosophical issues raised by the biological sciences.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 200
ISBN-13: 9780691140018
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 0691140014
Kategori: Videnskabsfilosofi
Udg. Dato: 26 jan 2014
Længde: 19mm
Bredde: 171mm
Højde: 230mm
Forlag: Princeton University Press
Oplagsdato: 26 jan 2014
Forfatter(e): Peter Godfrey-Smith
Forfatter(e) Peter Godfrey-Smith

Kategori Videnskabsfilosofi

ISBN-13 9780691140018

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 200

Udgave

Længde 19mm

Bredde 171mm

Højde 230mm

Udg. Dato 26 jan 2014

Oplagsdato 26 jan 2014

Forlag Princeton University Press