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Bringing Biology to Life: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Biology by Mahesh
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- 9781551119908
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- Bringing Biology to Life
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Publisher
Broadview Press
ISBN-10
1551119900
ISBN-13
9781551119908
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6057274531
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
344 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Bringing Biology to Life : an Introduction to the Philosophy of Biology
Subject
Philosophy & Social Aspects, General, Life Sciences / Biology
Publication Year
2018
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Philosophy, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
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0.6 in
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2018-303906
Reviews
"Mahesh Ananth's Bringing Biology to Life does exactly what it promises, which is to bring to life core topics in philosophy of biology. This book will be eminently attractive not only to the relative beginner but also to the most erudite reader. Covered with remarkable breadth, depth, and élan are the following topics: the history of biological thought (notably Aristotle and Darwin), the units of selection problem, the nature of biological function, the problem of what a biological species is, and the implications of evolution for morality and ethics, psychology, and religion (especially so-called Intelligent Design). Those hoping to find a lively read will not be disappointed." -- David N. Stamos, York University
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
570.1
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Aristotle: The First Philosopher of Biology I. Giving Aristotle His Due II. Standing on Shoulders: Influences on Aristotle''s Philosophy of Biology III. Aristotle''s Philosophy of Science IV. From Philosophy of Science to Philosophy of Biology V. The Four Causes VI. Biological Function/Teleology VII. Objections to Aristotle''s Teleology VIII. Conclusion Chapter Review: Discussion and Questions Chapter 2 Charles Darwin: The Grandeur of a Philosophical Naturalist I. Introduction: The Newton of a Blade of Grass? II. Life and Times: Darwin''s Transformation into a Naturalist III. A Sketch of Darwin''s Argument in the Origin IV. The Origin of Darwin''s Philosophy of Science V. Natural Selection: Probably True or True to the Highest Degree Probable? VI. A Necessary Deviation: The Divine Challenge to Natural Design VII. Darwin''s "One Long Argument" VIII. Taking Stock: Assessing Darwin''s Argument IX. Two Lingering Worries X. Conclusion and Darwin''s Influence on the Philosophy of Biology Chapter Review: Discussion and Questions Chapter 3 The Unit(s) of Selection I. Introduction: Historical Reminder and the Keeper of Genes II. Laying Out the Unit(s) of Selection Debate III. Setting the Stage: Darwin on Individual and Group Selection IV. The Genetic Turn: The Nonsense of Individual and Group Selection? V. Gould''s Visibility and Kaleidoscope Argument: A Further Reply to Dawkins VI. Genic Pluralism as the Solution? VII. What about Group Selection? VIII. Taking Natural Selection Seriously: Multi-Level Selection to the Rescue? IX. A Snowball''s Chance? The Developmental Systems Alternative X. Conclusion Chapter Review: Discussion and Questions Chapter 4 Biological Function I. Introduction: A Fascination with Knives II. Function Talk and Talk of Teleology III. Basic Criteria for Functional Analysis IV. Systemic Functionalism V. Varieties of Evolutionary Functionalism VI. Conclusion Chapter Review: Discussion and Questions Chapter 5 The Species Debate I. Introduction: A Confusing Day at the Zoo II. Who Cares? Why Care? III. Just a Bunch of Individuals? The Nominalist Challenge IV. Criteria for Species Ascription V. Organizing the Species Debate VI. Engaging the Species Debate: Essentialism and Natural Kind Phenetic Species Concept Biological Species Concept Species as Individual Lineages Phylogenetic-Cladistic Species Concept Relational Biosimilarity Species Concept VII. A Plea for Pluralism and Concluding Remarks Chapter Review: Discussion and Questions Chapter 6 Naturalizing the Moral Sense: Evolution and Ethics I. Introduction II. The Three Faces of Morality III. Ethics Projects and Evolutionary Ethics Projects IV. Faces of Evolution: Evolutionary Altruism and Human Morality V. Objections to Naturalizing Ethics VI. The Evolution of the Moral Sense: Contemporary Evolutionary Ethics VII. How Should We Proceed? Kitcher to the Rescue? VIII. Conclusion Chapter Review: Discussion and Questions Chapter 7 Evolutionary Psychology I. Introduction: Just What the Prophet Ordered! II. Principles of SEP Mental Modules The Environment of Evolutionary Adaptedness Is Mother Goose in the House of Biology? III. Conclusion Chapter Review: Discussion and Questions Chapter 8 Of Gnats and Men: Evolution, Religion, and Intelligent Design I. Science and Religion: A Troubled Romance II. Design, Design, Design: Paley''s Challenge III. Darwin''s Dismay and Proposed Resolution IV. Paley''s New Defenders: The Rise of the Intelligent Design Camp V. The Pink Demarcation Elephant in the Room VI. Conclusion Chapter Review: Discussion and Questions Index
Synopsis
In Bringing Biology to Life, Mahesh Ananth introduces the key contemporary issues and historical debates in the philosophy of biology., Bringing Biology to Life is 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. Topics are addressed using no more technical jargon than necessary, and without presupposing any advanced knowledge of biology or the philosophy of science on the part of the reader. Discussion questions are also provided to encourage reader reflection.
LC Classification Number
QH331.A485 2018
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