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Unraveling life’s deepest questions: processes over things, naturally.
The Metaphysics of Biology
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75 pages
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3 June 2021
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Summary
The Living Web: A Metaphysical Exploration of Biology
This Element offers an introduction to the metaphysics of biology, providing a broad perspective on the fundamental nature of the living world.
The first section delves into classic philosophical inquiries, such as:
- The reducibility of biological systems to their physical components
- Causation and the laws of nature within biological contexts
- Substantialist versus processualist views of life…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781009011105 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1009011103 |
| Series: | Elements in the Philosophy of Biology |
| Author: | John Dupré |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 75 |
| Release Date: | 3 June 2021 |
| Weight: | 150g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 150mm x 5mm |
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‘For readers who know some philosophy of science and want a quick introduction to Dupré’s processualism - or instructors introducing it to students - this Element is as good a place to start as any.’ P. D. Magnus, Metascience
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