The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Biology
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The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Biology by Michael Ruse
The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Biology is an exciting collection of new essays written especially to give the reader an introduction to one of the most vibrant areas of scholarship today, and at the same time to move the subject forward dramatically. Written in a clear and rigorous style it will give the more experienced scholar much to think about and will also be of great value to the new student of the subject. The handbook covers the history of the topic, then moves into important analyses of contemporary evolutionary thinking, and continues with discussions of genetics and the moral and epistemological foundations of our understanding of heredity. The book goes on to cover ecology, behavior and morality, and does not neglect religion or feminist issues. Finally, it takes up matters to do with language and metaphor. The authors range from the senior and experienced to new and exciting young scholars. The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Biology is a collection that will be of interest to philosophers of science, to philosophers generally, as well as biologists of all kinds. There is no better way to learn about this dynamic field than through the essays in this volume.
Every department member responsible for library orders should have this volume on their listEveryone who works in this field-biologists, sociologists, dare one say philosophers?-should have their own copy. Already, right now, I am digging into a coupleof articles pertinent to my own research. * Michael Ruse, Program in History & Philosophy of Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, The Quarterly Review of Biology *
This is an excellent selection of issues and authors * Alexander Massmann, University of Heidelberg *
This is an excellent selection of issues and authors * Alexander Massmann, University of Heidelberg *
Michael Ruse is Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199737260 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199737266 |
| Title | The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Biology |
| Author | Michael Ruse |
| Series | Oxford Handbooks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2010-12-23 |
| Number of pages | 656 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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