Bringing Biology to Life : An Introduction to the Philosophy of Biology

Bringing Biology to Life is a guided tour of the philosophy of biology, canvassing three broad areas: the early history of biology, from Aristotle to Darwin; traditional debates regarding species, function, and units of selection; and recent efforts to better understand the human condition in light of evolutionary biology. Topics are addressed using no more technical jargon than necessary, and without presupposing any advanced knowledge of biology or the philosophy of science on the part of the reader. Discussion questions are also provided to encourage reader reflection.

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Bringing Biology to Life : An Introduction to the Philosophy of Biology

Bringing Biology to Life is a guided tour of the philosophy of biology, canvassing three broad areas: the early history of biology, from Aristotle to Darwin; traditional debates regarding species, function, and units of selection; and recent efforts to better understand the human condition in light of evolutionary biology. Topics are addressed using no more technical jargon than necessary, and without presupposing any advanced knowledge of biology or the philosophy of science on the part of the reader. Discussion questions are also provided to encourage reader reflection.

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Bringing Biology to Life : An Introduction to the Philosophy of Biology

Bringing Biology to Life : An Introduction to the Philosophy of Biology

by Mahesh Ananth
Bringing Biology to Life : An Introduction to the Philosophy of Biology

Bringing Biology to Life : An Introduction to the Philosophy of Biology

by Mahesh Ananth

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Bringing Biology to Life is a guided tour of the philosophy of biology, canvassing three broad areas: the early history of biology, from Aristotle to Darwin; traditional debates regarding species, function, and units of selection; and recent efforts to better understand the human condition in light of evolutionary biology. Topics are addressed using no more technical jargon than necessary, and without presupposing any advanced knowledge of biology or the philosophy of science on the part of the reader. Discussion questions are also provided to encourage reader reflection.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781551119908
Publisher: Broadview Press
Publication date: 08/07/2018
Edition description: New Edition
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Mahesh Ananth is Associate Professor of philosophy at Indiana University South Bend.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Aristotle’s Philosophy of Biology
Chapter 2: Darwin’s Darwinism
Chapter 3: The Unit of Selection
Chapter 4: Biological Function
Chapter 5: The Species Debate
Chapter 6: Evolution and Ethics
Chapter 7: Evolutionary Psychology
Chapter 8: Evolution and Religion

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