| Brill's Companion to the Philosophy of Biology: Entities, Processes, Implications Contributor(s): Borghini, Andrea (Author), Casetta, Elena (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004383085 ISBN-13: 9789004383081 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $165.30 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy - Science | Life Sciences - Biology |
| Series: Brill's Companions to Philosophy / Brill's Companions to Phi |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.4" W x 9.4" (1.40 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this volume, Andrea Borghini and Elena Casetta introduce a wide spectrum of key philosophical problems related to life sciences in a neat framework and an accessible style, with a special emphasis on metaphysical issues. The volume is divided into three parts. The first addresses the two main questions stemming from life sciences: what is life, and what is the correct understanding of the theory of evolution? The second part looks at metaphysical questions concerning biological entities: environments, species, organisms, and biological individuals. The third part focuses on theoretical questions of particular ethical and political significance: sex and gender, the biotechnological revolution, and the evolution of behavior and culture. Each chapter is followed by a list of further readings. |
