Why biologists should read Aristotle (or why philosophy matters for the life sciences and why the life sciences matter for philosophy)

Ludus Vitalis 26 (50):163-167 (2019)
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This note discusses the importance of Natural History (biology) in the development of Aristotle philosophy and scientific outlook, and so the importance of considering Aristotle's philosophy as a necessary and useful background for contemporary biology.

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Armando Aranda-Anzaldo
Universidad Autónoma Del Estado De México

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