A Companion to the Philosophy of BiologyISBN: 978-1-4443-3785-3
Paperback
616 pages
November 2010, Wiley-Blackwell
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- 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