A new direction in philosophy Between 1920 and 1940 logical empiricism reset the direction of philosophy of science and much of the rest of Anglo-American philosophy. It began as a relatively organized movement centered on the Vienna Circle, and like-minded philosophers elsewhere, especially in Berlin. As Europe drifted into the Nazi era, several important figures, especially Carnap and Neurath, also found common ground in their liberal politics and radical social agenda. Together, the logical empiricists set out to reform traditional philosophy with a new set of doctrines more firmly...
A new direction in philosophy Between 1920 and 1940 logical empiricism reset the direction of philosophy of science and much of the rest of Anglo-A...
Comprised of essays by top scholars in the field, this volume offers detailed overviews of philosophical issues raised by biology.
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...
Comprised of essays by top scholars in the field, this volume offers detailed overviews of philosophical issues raised by biology.
The first comprehensive treatment of environmental philosophy, going beyond ethics to address the philosophical concepts that underlie environmental thinking and policy-making today
Encompasses all of environmental philosophy, including conservation biology, restoration ecology, sustainability, environmental justice, and more
Offers the first treatment of decision theory in an environmental philosophy text
Explores the conceptions of nature and ethical presuppositions that underlie contemporary environmental debates, and, moving from theory to practice, shows how...
The first comprehensive treatment of environmental philosophy, going beyond ethics to address the philosophical concepts that underlie environmental t...
The first comprehensive treatment of environmental philosophy, going beyond ethics to address the philosophical concepts that underlie environmental thinking and policy-making today
Encompasses all of environmental philosophy, including conservation biology, restoration ecology, sustainability, environmental justice, and more
Offers the first treatment of decision theory in an environmental philosophy text
Explores the conceptions of nature and ethical presuppositions that underlie contemporary environmental debates, and, moving from theory to practice, shows how...
The first comprehensive treatment of environmental philosophy, going beyond ethics to address the philosophical concepts that underlie environmental t...
