| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Series |
Very short introductions |
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Very short introductions ; 619.
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| Contents |
Why philosophy of biology? -- Evolution and natural selection -- Function and adaptation -- Levels of selection -- Species and classification -- Genes -- Human behaviour, mind, and culture |
| Summary |
Covering some of science's most divisive topics, such as philosophical issues in genetics and evolution, the 'Philosophy of Biology' also encompasses more traditional philosophical questions, such as free will, essentialism, and nature vs nurture. Here, Samir Okasha outlines the core issues with which contemporary philosophy of biology is engaged |
| Notes |
Also issued in print: 2019 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Audience |
Specialized |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from home page (viewed on November 14, 2019) |
| Subject |
Biology -- Philosophy.
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Biology -- Philosophy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780191844782 |
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0191844780 |
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9780192533647 |
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0192533649 |
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9780192533654 |
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0192533657 |
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