Philosophy of biology
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Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2014].
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Book
ISBN
9780691140018, 0691140014
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187 pages ; 22 cm.
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Published
Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2014].
Language
English
ISBN
9780691140018, 0691140014
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-178) and index.
Description
This is an introduction to the philosophy of biology. 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 treatments of the evolution of cooperation, of information in biology, and of the role of communication in living systems at all scales.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Godfrey-Smith, P. (2014). Philosophy of biology . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Godfrey-Smith, Peter. 2014. Philosophy of Biology. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Godfrey-Smith, Peter. Philosophy of Biology Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2014.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Godfrey-Smith, P. (2014). Philosophy of biology. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Godfrey-Smith, Peter. Philosophy of Biology Princeton University Press, 2014.
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