Philosophy of Biology: A Very Short Introduction
Philosophy of Biology: A Very Short Introduction Over the last forty years the philosophy of biology has emerged as an important sub-discipline of the philosophy of science. Offering a whistle-stop…
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Philosophy of Biology: A Very Short Introduction
Over the last forty years the philosophy of biology has emerged as an important sub-discipline of the philosophy of science. Offering a whistle-stop tour of the history of biology, he explores key ideas and paradigm shifts throughout the centuries, including areas such as the theory of evolution by natural selection; the concepts of function and design; biological individuality; and the debate over adaptationism. Covering some of science's most divisive topics, such as philosophical issues in genetics, it also encompasses areas where modern biology has increasingly impinged on traditional philosophical questions, such as free will, essentialism, and nature vs nurture.In this Very Short Introduction Samir Okasha outlines the core issues with which contemporary philosophy of biology is engaged.
Throughout Okasha makes clear the relevance of biology for understanding human