About the book
How Biology Shapes Philosophy is a seminal contribution to the emerging field of biophilosophy. It brings together work by philosophers who draw on biology to address traditional and not so traditional philosophical questions and concerns. Thirteen essays by leading figures in the field explore the biological dimensions of ethics metaphysics epistemology gender semantics rationality representation and consciousness as well as the misappropriation of biology by philosophers allowing the reader to critically interrogate the relevance of biology for philosophy. Both rigorous and accessible the essays illuminate philosophy and help us to acquire a deeper understanding of the human condition. This volume will be of interest to philosophers biologists social scientists and other readers with an interest in bringing science and the humanities together.
Editions of How Biology Shapes Philosophy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107055834
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How Biology Shapes Philosophy is a seminal contribution to the emerging field of biophilosophy. It brings together work by philosophers who draw on biology to address traditional and not so traditional philosophical questions and concerns. Thirteen essays by leading figures in the field explore the biological dimensions of ethics metaphysics epistemology gender semantics rationality representation and consciousness as well as the misappropriation of biology by philosophers allowing the reader to critically interrogate the relevance of biology for philosophy. Both rigorous and accessible the essays illuminate philosophy and help us to acquire a deeper understanding of the human condition. This volume will be of interest to philosophers biologists social scientists and other readers with an interest in bringing science and the humanities together.
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What is How Biology Shapes Philosophy about?
How Biology Shapes Philosophy is a seminal contribution to the emerging field of biophilosophy. It brings together work by philosophers who draw on biology to address traditional and not so traditional philosophical questions and concerns. Thirteen essays by leading figures in the field explore the biological dimensions of ethics metaphysics epistemology gender semantics rationality representation and consciousness as well as the misappropriation of biology by philosophers allowing the reader to critically interrogate the relevance of biology for philosophy. Both rigorous and accessible the essays illuminate philosophy and help us to acquire a deeper understanding of the human condition. This volume will be of interest to philosophers biologists social scientists and other readers with an interest in bringing science and the humanities together.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How Biology Shapes Philosophy?
Mathematics and Science > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
Where can I read a sample of How Biology Shapes Philosophy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107055834
Who is/are the Author/s of the book How Biology Shapes Philosophy?
David Livingstone Smith
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
How Biology Shapes Philosophy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107055834)