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The Philosophy of Biology
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Description
The philosophy of biology today is one of the most exciting areas in philosophical inquiry. Drawing on work of the past decade, this volume brings together articles from the philosophy, history, and sociology of science, as well as many branches of the biological sciences, to consider issues including the nature of evolutionary theory, biology and ethics, the challenge from religion, and the social implications of biology today (in particular the Human Genome Project).
The 36 articles in this collection are divided into 10 parts, each with an introduction by the editors. Spanning issues from epistemology across to ethics, the volume delves into the latest theoretical controversies as well as burning questions of contemporary social importance. Throughout the volume an attempt is made to offer positions from different perspectives, so that the reader will be challenged as well as informed.
The Philosophy of Biology will be essential and fascinating reading for students of philosophy and biology as well as the general reader with an interest in the natural sciences and evolution.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
782
Release Date:
1998-08-27
Publication Date:
1998-03-19
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0198752121
ISBN13:
9780198752127
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
920 g
Height:
139 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
45 cm
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