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Philosophy of biology (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy),New
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Is life a purely physical process? What is human nature? Which of our traits is essential to us? In this volume, Daniel McShea and Alex Rosenberg a biologist and a philosopher, respectively join forces to create a new gateway to the philosophy of biology; making the major issues accessible and relevant to biologists and philosophers alike.Exploring concepts such as supervenience; the controversies about genocentrism and genetic determinism; and the debate about major transitions central to contemporary thinking about macroevolution; the authors lay out the broad terms in which we should assess the impact of biology on human capacities, social institutions and ethical values.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Philosophy of Biology'? A: The book explores key questions in the philosophy of biology, such as the nature of life, human traits, and concepts like supervenience and genetic determinism.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Philosophy of Biology'? A: The book is authored by Daniel McShea, a biologist, and Alex Rosenberg, a philosopher.
- Q: How many pages does 'Philosophy of Biology' have? A: The book contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: Is 'Philosophy of Biology' suitable for both biologists and philosophers? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible and relevant to both biologists and philosophers, making major issues in the field understandable for a wider audience.
- Q: What edition of 'Philosophy of Biology' is available? A: The available edition is the first edition, published on December 23, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold as brand new.
- Q: What binding type does 'Philosophy of Biology' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Philosophy of Biology' published? A: The book was published on December 23, 2007.
- Q: What philosophical concepts are discussed in 'Philosophy of Biology'? A: The book discusses concepts such as supervenience, genocentrism, genetic determinism, and major transitions in macroevolution.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the impact of biology on ethics and social institutions? A: Yes, the authors discuss how biology influences human capacities, social institutions, and ethical values in their analysis.