Philosophy of biology

This is a concise, comprehensive, and accessible introduction to the philosophy of biology written by a leading authority on the subject. Geared to philosophers, biologists, and students of both, the book provides sophisticated and innovative coverage of the central topics and many of the latest dev...

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Main Author: Godfrey-Smith, Peter,
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2013]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (187 pages).
Series: Princeton foundations of contemporary philosophy.
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