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Is Science Sexist?
Michael Ruse
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Description for Is Science Sexist?
Paperback. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500.
Philosophy of biology has a long and honourable history. Indeed, like most of the great intellectual achievements of the Western World, it goes back to the Greeks. However, until recently in this century, it was sadly neglected. With a few noteworthy exceptions, someone wishing to delve into the subject had to choose between extremes of insipid vitalism on the one hand, and sterile formalizations of the most elementary biological principles on the other. Whilst philosophy of physics pushed confidently ahead, the philosophy of biology languished. In the past decade, however, things have changed dramatically. A number of energetic and thoughtful ... Read more
Philosophy of biology has a long and honourable history. Indeed, like most of the great intellectual achievements of the Western World, it goes back to the Greeks. However, until recently in this century, it was sadly neglected. With a few noteworthy exceptions, someone wishing to delve into the subject had to choose between extremes of insipid vitalism on the one hand, and sterile formalizations of the most elementary biological principles on the other. Whilst philosophy of physics pushed confidently ahead, the philosophy of biology languished. In the past decade, however, things have changed dramatically. A number of energetic and thoughtful ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
299
Condition
New
Series
The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science
Number of Pages
299
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789027712509
SKU
V9789027712509
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