A Companion to the Philosophy of Biology: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy
Editat de Sahotra Sarkar, Anya Plutynskien Limba Engleză Paperback – 5 noi 2010
- 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 to other areas, such as molecular and developmental biology
- Represents both an authoritative guide to philosophy of biology, and an accessible reference work for anyone seeking to learn about this rapidly–changing field
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781444337853
ISBN-10: 1444337858
Pagini: 616
Dimensiuni: 173 x 247 x 32 mm
Greutate: 1.07 kg
Editura: Wiley
Seria Blackwell Companions to Philosophy
Locul publicării:Chichester, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1444337858
Pagini: 616
Dimensiuni: 173 x 247 x 32 mm
Greutate: 1.07 kg
Editura: Wiley
Seria Blackwell Companions to Philosophy
Locul publicării:Chichester, United Kingdom
Public țintă
Researchers and students interested in the philosophy of biology, and the philosophy of science more broadlyCuprins
List of Figures viii
List of Tables x
Notes on Contributors xi
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction xviii
Sahotra Sarkar and Anya Plutynski
Part I Molecular Biology and Genetics 1
1 Gene Concepts 3
Hans–Jörg Rheinberger and Staffan Müller–Wille
2 Biological Information 22
Stefan Artmann
3 Heredity and Heritability 40
Richard C. Lewontin
4 Genomics, Proteomics, and Beyond 58
Sahotra Sarkar
Part II Evolution 75
5 Darwinism and Neo–Darwinism 77
James G. Lennox
6 Systematics and Taxonomy 99
Marc Ereshefsky
7 Population Genetics 119
Christopher Stephens
8 The Units and Levels of Selection 138
Samir Okasha
9 Molecular Evolution 157
Michael R. Dietrich
10 Speciation and Macroevolution 169
Anya Plutynski
11 Adaptationism 186
Peter Godfrey–Smith and Jon F. Wilkins
Part III Developmental Biology 203
12 Phenotypic Plasticity and Reaction Norms 205
Jonathan M. Kaplan
13 Explaining the Ontogeny of Form: Philosophical Issues 223
Alan C. Love
14 Development and Evolution 248
Ron Amundson
Part IV Medicine 269
15 Self and Nonself 271
Moira Howes
16 Health and Disease 287
Dominic Murphy
Part V Ecology 299
17 Population Ecology 301
Mark Colyvan
18 Complexity, Diversity, and Stability 321
James Justus
19 Ecosystems 351
Kent A. Peacock
20 Biodiversity: Its Meaning and Value 368
Bryan G. Norton
Part VI Mind and Behavior 391
21 Ethology, Sociobiology, and Evolutionary Psychology 393
Paul E. Griffiths
22 Cooperation 415
J. McKenzie Alexander
23 Language and Evolution 431
Derek Bickerton
Part VII Experimentation, Theory, and Themes 453
24 What is Life? 455
Mark A. Bedau
25 Experimentation 472
Marcel Weber
26 Laws and Theories 489
Marc Lange
27 Models 506
Jay Odenbaugh
28 Function and Teleology 525
Justin Garson
29 Reductionism in Biology 550
Alexander Rosenberg
Index 568
List of Tables x
Notes on Contributors xi
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction xviii
Sahotra Sarkar and Anya Plutynski
Part I Molecular Biology and Genetics 1
1 Gene Concepts 3
Hans–Jörg Rheinberger and Staffan Müller–Wille
2 Biological Information 22
Stefan Artmann
3 Heredity and Heritability 40
Richard C. Lewontin
4 Genomics, Proteomics, and Beyond 58
Sahotra Sarkar
Part II Evolution 75
5 Darwinism and Neo–Darwinism 77
James G. Lennox
6 Systematics and Taxonomy 99
Marc Ereshefsky
7 Population Genetics 119
Christopher Stephens
8 The Units and Levels of Selection 138
Samir Okasha
9 Molecular Evolution 157
Michael R. Dietrich
10 Speciation and Macroevolution 169
Anya Plutynski
11 Adaptationism 186
Peter Godfrey–Smith and Jon F. Wilkins
Part III Developmental Biology 203
12 Phenotypic Plasticity and Reaction Norms 205
Jonathan M. Kaplan
13 Explaining the Ontogeny of Form: Philosophical Issues 223
Alan C. Love
14 Development and Evolution 248
Ron Amundson
Part IV Medicine 269
15 Self and Nonself 271
Moira Howes
16 Health and Disease 287
Dominic Murphy
Part V Ecology 299
17 Population Ecology 301
Mark Colyvan
18 Complexity, Diversity, and Stability 321
James Justus
19 Ecosystems 351
Kent A. Peacock
20 Biodiversity: Its Meaning and Value 368
Bryan G. Norton
Part VI Mind and Behavior 391
21 Ethology, Sociobiology, and Evolutionary Psychology 393
Paul E. Griffiths
22 Cooperation 415
J. McKenzie Alexander
23 Language and Evolution 431
Derek Bickerton
Part VII Experimentation, Theory, and Themes 453
24 What is Life? 455
Mark A. Bedau
25 Experimentation 472
Marcel Weber
26 Laws and Theories 489
Marc Lange
27 Models 506
Jay Odenbaugh
28 Function and Teleology 525
Justin Garson
29 Reductionism in Biology 550
Alexander Rosenberg
Index 568
Recenzii
"This book is a companion to the philosophy of biology, and it not only should be of interest to scholars in philosophy of biology, but it also may be utilized by classroom educators teaching courses in philosophy of biology, theoretical biology, and evolutionary theory." (Science & Education, April 2010)
"Many of the discussions here start with a definition of terms and a historical context of the subject before delving into the deeper philosophical issues, making it a useful reference for students of biology as well as philosophy." (Northeastern Naturalist, April 2008)
"The topics that are addressed are done so well. This book will appeal to the advanced student and knowledgeable amateur and may prove useful catalyst for discussion among research teams or those engaged in cross–disciplinary studies." (Reference Reviews, February 2009)
"Sarkar and Plutynski have compiled a series of essays about the philosophical implications of traditional and emergent biological studies. Among the areas discussed are genetics, immunology and evolutionary psychology." (Columbia College Today Alumni Magazine, February 2009)
"A Companion to the Philosophy of Biology will be a very useful guide not only for philosophers but also for historians, sociologists and biologists. Its greatest asset is that it expands beyond the scope of recently published textbooks in philosophy of biology by including a detailed treatment of philosophical aspects of medicine, ecology, mind and behavior and that it places the themes in their historic context. The diversity of areas covered will appeal to students of general interest as well as specialists. Especially helpful is that most chapters end with an extended ′Reference′ and often an additional ′Further reading′ section that will allow readers to research the individual topics in greater depth." (Metapsychology Reviews Online)
"The book is similar to, though different enough to distinguish itself from, its closest kin, The Oxford Handbook of the Philosophy of Biology, edited by Michael Ruse (2008), and The Cambridge Companion to the Philosophy of Biology, edited by David Hull and Michael Ruse. They do not offer essays on language, biodiversity, or models, which are included in the present volume. Recommended." (Choice, November 2008)
"Many of the discussions here start with a definition of terms and a historical context of the subject before delving into the deeper philosophical issues, making it a useful reference for students of biology as well as philosophy." (Northeastern Naturalist, April 2008)
"The topics that are addressed are done so well. This book will appeal to the advanced student and knowledgeable amateur and may prove useful catalyst for discussion among research teams or those engaged in cross–disciplinary studies." (Reference Reviews, February 2009)
"Sarkar and Plutynski have compiled a series of essays about the philosophical implications of traditional and emergent biological studies. Among the areas discussed are genetics, immunology and evolutionary psychology." (Columbia College Today Alumni Magazine, February 2009)
"A Companion to the Philosophy of Biology will be a very useful guide not only for philosophers but also for historians, sociologists and biologists. Its greatest asset is that it expands beyond the scope of recently published textbooks in philosophy of biology by including a detailed treatment of philosophical aspects of medicine, ecology, mind and behavior and that it places the themes in their historic context. The diversity of areas covered will appeal to students of general interest as well as specialists. Especially helpful is that most chapters end with an extended ′Reference′ and often an additional ′Further reading′ section that will allow readers to research the individual topics in greater depth." (Metapsychology Reviews Online)
"The book is similar to, though different enough to distinguish itself from, its closest kin, The Oxford Handbook of the Philosophy of Biology, edited by Michael Ruse (2008), and The Cambridge Companion to the Philosophy of Biology, edited by David Hull and Michael Ruse. They do not offer essays on language, biodiversity, or models, which are included in the present volume. Recommended." (Choice, November 2008)
Notă biografică
Sahotra Sarkar is Professor of Integrative Biology, Geography and the Environment, and Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of Genetics and Reductionism: A Primer (1998), Biodiversity and Environmental Philosophy (2005), Molecular Models of Life (2005), Doubting Darwin? Creationist Designs on Evolution (2007); co–author of Systematic Conservation Planning (2007); editor of several books, including The Philosophy and History of Molecular Biology (1996), the six–volume Science and the Philosophy in the Twentieth Century: Basic Works of Logical Empiricism (1996), and the two–volume The Philosophy of Science: An Encyclopedia (2006).
Anya Plutynski is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utah. She specializes in the history and philosophy of science.
Anya Plutynski is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utah. She specializes in the history and philosophy of science.
Descriere
Comprised of essays by top scholars in the field, this volume offers detailed overviews of philosophical issues raised by biology.