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Philosophy of Biology: A Contemporary Introduction

Alex Rosenberg

The authors lay out the broad terms in which we should assess the impact of biology on human capacities, social institutions, and ethical values.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Publish Date: Dec 21st, 2007
  • Pages: 256
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.43in - 6.47in - 0.72in - 1.08lb
  • EAN: 9780415315920
  • Categories: Philosophy & Social AspectsLife Sciences - Biology

About the Author

Alex Rosenberg is R. Taylor Cole Professor of Philosophy at Duke University. He is the author of Philosophy of Science: a Contemporary Introduction (2nd edition, 2005) and co-editor with Yuri Balashov of Philosophy of Science: Contemporary Readings (2002).

Daniel W. McShea is Associate Professor of Biology at Duke University.

Praise for this book

'A very impressive book. Coverage is complete without being overly encyclopedic and diffuse, and competing arguments are given fair and even-handed treatment.' - Gregory Frost-Arnold, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA