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A Companion to the Philosophy of Biology

Sahotra Sarkar (Editor), Anya Plutynski (Editor)
ISBN: 978-0-470-69584-5
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616 pages
April 2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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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 biology
  • Addresses traditional and emerging topics, spanning molecular biology and genetics, evolution, developmental biology, immunology, ecology, mind and behaviour, neuroscience, and experimentation
  • Begins with a thorough introduction to the field
  • Goes beyond previous treatments that focused only on evolution to give equal attention to other areas, such as molecular and developmental biology
  • Represents both an authoritative guide to philosophy of biology, and an accessible reference work for anyone seeking to learn about this rapidly-changing field