In this Element, Thomas Pradeu considers the ways in which current immunology sheds light on some of the most important contemporary philosophical issues, from the persistence of identity through time to the interaction of mind and body. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
In this Element, Thomas Pradeu considers the ways in which current immunology sheds light on some of the most important contemporary philosophical iss...
This Element focuses on three challenges of evolution to religion: teleology, human origins, and the evolution of religion itself. We show how tensions arise and offer potential responses for religion. Individual religions can meet these challenges, if some of their metaphysical assumptions are adapted or abandoned.
This Element focuses on three challenges of evolution to religion: teleology, human origins, and the evolution of religion itself. We show how tension...
Introduces game theory, before assessing working using signaling games to explore questions related to communication, meaning, language, and reference. O'Connor then addresses prosociality - strategic behavior that contributes to the successful functioning of social groups - using the prisoner's dilemma, stag hunt, and bargaining games.
Introduces game theory, before assessing working using signaling games to explore questions related to communication, meaning, language, and reference...