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The philosophy of biology is a subfield of philosophy of science, which deals with epistemological, metaphysical, and ethical issues in the biological and biomedical sciences.
Jul 4, 2008 · 1. Pre-history of Philosophy of Biology. 2. Three Types of Philosophy of Biology. 3. Philosophy of Evolutionary Biology. 4. Philosophy of Systematic Biology. 5. Philosophy of Molecular Biology. 6. Philosophy of Developmental Biology. 7. Philosophy of Ecology and Conservation Biology. 8. Methodology in Philosophy of Biology and Future Directions.
- Jay Odenbaugh, Paul Griffiths
- 2008
Learn about the philosophical questions and issues related to the biological sciences, from ancient to modern times. Explore the topics of teleology, vitalism, holism, reductionism, and more.
- Michael Ruse
An overview of the branch of philosophy of science that deals with biological knowledge, its methods, and its implications. Learn about the history, issues, and applications of philosophy of biology, as well as its intersections with other fields and disciplines.
Apr 27, 2017 · Philosophy of biology is a branch of philosophy of science that centers on philosophical issues concerning biology.
Jul 4, 2008 · Most work in the philosophy of biology is self-consciously naturalistic, recognizing no profound discontinuity in either method or content between philosophy and science. Ideally, philosophy of biology differs from biology itself not in its knowledge base, but only in the questions it asks.
Jan 26, 2014 · An essential introduction to the philosophy of biology. This is a concise, comprehensive, and accessible introduction to the philosophy of biology written by a leading authority on the subject.
