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

ISBN-13: 9781551119908 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 344 str.

Mahesh Ananth

Opis

Offers 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.

Spis treści

• Introduction
• 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