A companion to the philosophy of biology /

Comprised of essays by top scholars in the field, this volume offers detailed overviews of philosophical issues raised by biology. Brings together a team of eminent scholars to explore the philosophical issues raised by biologyAddresses traditional and emerging topics, spanning molecular biology and...

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Other Authors: Sarkar, Sahotra, Plutynski, Anya
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2008.
Series:Blackwell companions to philosophy ; 39.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Comprised of essays by top scholars in the field, this volume offers detailed overviews of philosophical issues raised by biology. Brings together a team of eminent scholars to explore the philosophical issues raised by biologyAddresses traditional and emerging topics, spanning molecular biology and genetics, evolution, developmental biology, immunology, ecology, mind and behaviour, neuroscience, and experimentationBegins with a thorough introduction to the fieldGoes beyond previous treatments that focused only on evolution to give equal attention to other areas, such as.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxvi, 589 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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