The Philosophy of Biology: An Episodic History (The Evolution of Modern Philosophy) - Softcover

Book 2 of 6: The Evolution of Modern Philosophy

Grene, Marjorie; Depew, David

 
9780521643801: The Philosophy of Biology: An Episodic History (The Evolution of Modern Philosophy)
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ISBN 10: 0521643805 ISBN 13: 9780521643801
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Does life (for the living) differ from that of the non-living? If so, how? And how, in that case, does biology as the study of living things differ from other sciences? These questions are examined through an exploration of episodes in the history of biology and philosophy.

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Book Description

Is life different from the non-living? If so, how? And how, in that case, does biology as the study of living things differ from other sciences? These questions are traced through an exploration of episodes in the history of biology and philosophy.

About the Author

Marjorie Grene is Professor Emeritus, University of California, Davis, and Honorary Distinguished Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521643805
ISBN 13 
9780521643801
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
440

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