Táto významná séria publikuje najlepšie práce z filozofie biológie. Je interdisciplinárna a pokrýva širokú škálu tém, od evolučnej teórie a genetiky po molekulárnu biológiu a ekológiu. Osobitná pozornosť sa venuje pokrokom v biologických teóriách a praxi, ako aj historickým súvislostiam odboru. Séria víta projekty, ktoré podporujú filozofické argumenty pomocou historických prípadových štúdií.
The book highlights the significant discoveries made by cell biologists regarding cellular mechanisms, focusing on the innovative instruments that enabled these scientific inquiries. It explores the interplay between technological advancement and biological understanding, showcasing how tools have shaped our knowledge of cell biology.
Focusing on key philosophical questions, this work delves into the intricacies of scientific research within the realm of experimental biology. It examines the ethical implications, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks that underpin biological experiments, encouraging readers to reflect on the foundational principles guiding scientific inquiry. Through a critical lens, it challenges conventional perspectives and highlights the interplay between philosophy and empirical research in understanding life sciences.
Exploring the interplay between intelligence and environmental complexity, this book connects the philosophy of mind with broader externalist explanations. It poses critical questions about developing a philosophical theory of the mind in relation to environmental properties and examines the implications of understanding the internal through external perspectives. The author adopts a biological lens to investigate cognition's role in navigating complexity, drawing on historical insights from Dewey and Spencer, while engaging with contemporary evolutionary theory. This work is aimed at philosophers, evolutionary biologists, psychologists, and historians of science.
Eine wissenschaftshistorische Bestandsaufnahme
Die zentrale Rolle des Gens in der Biologie des 20. Jahrhunderts beruht weniger auf endgültigen wissenschaftlichen Ergebnissen als auf der schrittweisen experimentellen Erschließung seines Forschungsgegenstands. Mit der Vollständigung ganzer Genomsequenzen, insbesondere des Humangenoms, steht die Genetik erneut vor einem grundlegenden Denkwandel. Stimmen fordern zunehmend eine Infragestellung oder gar Aufgabe des Genbegriffs zugunsten systemischer Perspektiven. Gleichzeitig gewinnen überholte Denkansätze wie die Vererbung erworbener Eigenschaften oder die Einteilung des Menschen nach ‚Rassen’ wieder an Bedeutung in wissenschaftlichen und medizinischen Debatten. Um die gegenwärtige Relevanz des Genetischen in diesem verwirrenden Kontext zu erfassen, ist eine historische Standortbestimmung notwendig. Es ist unbestritten, dass das Gen das zentrale Thema der Biologie des 20. Jahrhunderts war. Ein Blick auf die Geschichte der Genetik und Molekularbiologie zeigt jedoch, dass es nie eine allgemein akzeptierte Definition des Gens gab. Vielmehr war der Begriff, was für historisch prägende wissenschaftliche Konzepte typisch ist, stets im Fluss.
This book offers a comprehensive examination of sustainability within the context of environmental management, drawing from various disciplines. It explores the definitions, implications, and challenges of setting sustainability as a primary objective, encouraging a deeper understanding of its multifaceted nature. Through its analytical approach, the text aims to provide insights into effective strategies for integrating sustainable practices into environmental policies and management systems.
Exploring the intersection of individuality and biology, the author addresses the paradoxes that emerge when traditional concepts of individuality are applied to biological systems. By analyzing these complexities, the book offers insights into how our understanding of identity and individuality must evolve in light of biological realities. This thought-provoking work challenges readers to reconsider established notions and encourages a deeper understanding of the biological world.
This book presents a novel perspective on the ongoing debate surrounding heritability, offering fresh insights and arguments from 2005. It engages critically with contentious issues, challenging established views and contributing to the discourse on genetics and environmental influences. The author’s compelling analysis aims to reshape understanding and provoke thought on the complexities of heredity and its implications.
The book explores the intricate connections between philosophical thought and biological research, demonstrating how insights from each field can enhance understanding in the other. Professor Sober delves into the implications of evolutionary theory on philosophical questions, highlighting the relevance of biological concepts in addressing fundamental issues in philosophy. Through this examination, the work encourages a dialogue between disciplines, revealing the depth and complexity of both philosophical and biological inquiries.
The exploration of how scientists study unobservable phenomena in fields like paleobiology and geology raises critical questions about the nature of scientific discovery versus creation. Derek Turner delves into the implications of this dilemma for the scientific realism debate, engaging with key philosophical positions such as realism, social constructivism, and empiricism. His insightful analysis connects these theories to practical issues in the study of prehistory, making the book relevant for both philosophers and scientists interested in the foundations of scientific inquiry.