Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy
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Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy

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Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy

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An essential introduction to the philosophy of biology This is a concise, comprehensive, and accessible introduction to the philosophy of biology written by a leading authority on the subject. Geared to philosophers, biologists, and students of both, 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, cutting-edge treatments of the evolution of cooperation, of information in biology, and of the role of communication in living systems at all scales.Authoritative and up-to-date, this is an essential guide for anyone interested in the important philosophical issues raised by the biological sciences.

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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2013
ISBN
9781400850440
Topic
Philosophy
Subtopic
Philosophy & Ethics in Science

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. Contents Page
  6. Preface
  7. Chapter One: Philosophy and Biology
  8. Chapter Two: Laws, Mechanisms, and Models
  9. Chapter Three: Evolution and Natural Selection
  10. Chapter Four: Adaptation, Construction, Function
  11. Chapter Five: Individuals
  12. Chapter Six: Genes
  13. Chapter Seven: Species and the Tree of Life
  14. Chapter Eight: Evolution and Social Behavior
  15. Chapter Nine: Information
  16. References
  17. Index