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The organism returns: challenging genes, reshaping biology, and impacting society.
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The Organism
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75 pages
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31 July 2025
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Summary
The Return of the Organism: A New Perspective on Life
Organisms are central to biology, yet defining them conceptually is a complex task. This Element explores the challenges of grounding biological reasoning and practice in the organism concept.
After decades of gene-centric focus, the organism is regaining prominence in biological and biomedical sciences. It’s now recognized as a causally effective, autonomous, and active unit that goes beyond gene properties, influencing …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781009495066 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1009495062 |
| Series: | Elements in the Philosophy of Biology |
| Author: | Jan Baedke |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 75 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 136g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 151mm |
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