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Moreno, Alvaro, Mossio, Matteo - Biological Autonomy: A Philosophical and Theoretical Enquiry (History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences) - 9789401798365 - V9789401798365
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Biological Autonomy: A Philosophical and Theoretical Enquiry (History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences)

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Description for Biological Autonomy: A Philosophical and Theoretical Enquiry (History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences) Hardcover. Biological Autonomy Series: History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences. Num Pages: 255 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JMR; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 530.

Since Darwin, Biology has been framed on the idea of evolution by natural selection, which has profoundly influenced the scientific and philosophical comprehension of biological phenomena and of our place in Nature. This book argues that contemporary biology should progress towards and revolve around an even more fundamental idea, that of autonomy. Biological autonomy describes living organisms as organised systems, which are able to self-produce and self-maintain as integrated entities, to establish their own goals and norms, and to promote the conditions of their existence through their interactions with the environment.

Topics covered in this book include organisation and biological emergence, ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences
Number of Pages
221
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401798365
SKU
V9789401798365
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15

Reviews for Biological Autonomy: A Philosophical and Theoretical Enquiry (History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences)
“This volume provides a comprehensive overview of issues in the philosophy of biology and how these relate to current concerns of theoretical biology. … book allows a reader interested in understanding the current status of philosophy of biology access to the key issues and contributors as well as the case for the particular approach advocated by Moreno and Massio. … ... Read more

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