Philosophy of Biology A Contemporary Introduction

In this volume, Daniel McShea and Alex Rosenberg - a biologist and a philosopher, respectively - join forces to create a new gateway to the philosophy of biology, making the major issues accessible and relevant to biologists and philosophers alike." "Exploring concepts such as supervenienc...

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Main Authors: Rosenberg, Alexander 1946- (Author), McShea, Daniel W. (Author)
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Language:English
Published: New York, NY Routledge 2008
Series:Routledge contemporary introductions to philosophy
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