The Resource Philosophy of biology, Peter Godfrey-Smith
Philosophy of biology, Peter Godfrey-Smith
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- Summary
- 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
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- [ix], 187 p.
- Contents
-
- Philosophy and biology
- Laws, mechanisms, and models
- Evolution and natural selection
- Adaptation, construction, function
- Individuals
- Genes
- Species and the tree of life
- Evolution and social behavior
- Information
- Isbn
- 9780691140018
- Label
- Philosophy of biology
- Title
- Philosophy of biology
- Statement of responsibility
- Peter Godfrey-Smith
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- 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
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Godfrey-Smith, Peter
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- QH331
- LC item number
- .G615 2014
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- Series statement
- Princeton foundations of contemporary philosophy
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
- Biology
- Label
- Philosophy of biology, Peter Godfrey-Smith
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-178) and index
- Contents
- Philosophy and biology -- Laws, mechanisms, and models -- Evolution and natural selection -- Adaptation, construction, function -- Individuals -- Genes -- Species and the tree of life -- Evolution and social behavior -- Information
- Control code
- 853313542
- Dimensions
- 23 cm
- Extent
- [ix], 187 p.
- Isbn
- 9780691140018
- Isbn Type
- (cloth : acid-free paper)
- Lccn
- 2013024519
- Other physical details
- ill.
- System control number
- (OCoLC)853313542
- Label
- Philosophy of biology, Peter Godfrey-Smith
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-178) and index
- Contents
- Philosophy and biology -- Laws, mechanisms, and models -- Evolution and natural selection -- Adaptation, construction, function -- Individuals -- Genes -- Species and the tree of life -- Evolution and social behavior -- Information
- Control code
- 853313542
- Dimensions
- 23 cm
- Extent
- [ix], 187 p.
- Isbn
- 9780691140018
- Isbn Type
- (cloth : acid-free paper)
- Lccn
- 2013024519
- Other physical details
- ill.
- System control number
- (OCoLC)853313542
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