The Philosophy of Biology
David L. Hull & Michael Ruse (eds.)
London: Oxford University Press (1973)
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Drawing on work of the past decade, this volume brings together articles from the philosophy, history, and sociology of science, and many other branches of the biological sciences. The volume delves into the latest theoretical controversies as well as burning questions of contemporary social importance. The issues considered include the nature of evolutionary theory, biology and ethics, the challenge from religion, and the social implications of biology today (in particular the Human Genome Project).
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| Keywords | Biology Philosophy |
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| Reprint years | 1998 |
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| Call number | QH331.P4682 1998 |
| ISBN(s) | 0198752121 019875213X 9780198752127 0091152216 |
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