What Biological Functions Are and Why They Matter
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What Biological Functions Are and Why They Matter

Justin Garson

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What Biological Functions Are and Why They Matter

Justin Garson

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The biological functions debate is a perennial topic in the philosophy of science. In the first full-length account of the nature and importance of biological functions for many years, Justin Garson presents an innovative new theory, the 'generalized selected effects theory of function', which seamlessly integrates evolutionary and developmental perspectives on biological functions. He develops the implications of the theory for contemporary debates in the philosophy of mind, the philosophy of medicine and psychiatry, the philosophy of biology, and biology itself, addressing issues ranging from the nature of mental representation to our understanding of the function of the human genome. Clear, jargon-free, and engagingly written, with accessible examples and explanatory diagrams to illustrate the discussion, his book will be highly valuable for readers across philosophical and scientific disciplines.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2019
ISBN
9781108621724
Topic
Philosophie
Subtopic
Philosophie et éthique en sciences

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