Isbn: 9780521038850 - what functions explain: functional explanation and self-reproducing systems (cambridge studies in philosophy and biology) (12 resultados)

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Condición: New. This 2001 book provides a sophisticated and detailed Aristotelian analysis of our concept of natural functions. Series: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400. . 2008. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This 2001 book offers an examination of functional explanation as it is used in biology and the social sciences, and focuses on the kinds of philosophical presuppositions that such explanations carry with them. It tackles such questions as: why are some things explained functionally while others are not What do the functional explanations tell us about how these objects are conceptualized What do we commit ourselves to when we give and take functional explanations in the life sciences and the social sciences McLaughlin gives a critical review of the debate on functional explanation in the philosophy of science. He discusses the history of the philosophical question of teleology, and provides a comprehensive review of the post-war literature on functional explanation. What Functions Explain provides a sophisticated and detailed Aristotelian analysis of our concept of natural functions, and offers a positive contribution to the ongoing debate on the topic.…

Condición: New. This 2001 book provides a sophisticated and detailed Aristotelian analysis of our concept of natural functions. Series: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400. . 2008. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . …

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This 2001 book offers an examination of functional explanation as it is used in biology and the social sciences, and focuses on the kinds of philosophical presuppositions that such explanations carry with them. It tackles such questions as: why are some things explained functionally while others are not? What do the functional explanations tell us about how these objects are conceptualized? What do we commit ourselves to when we give and take functional explanations in the life sciences and the social sciences? McLaughlin gives a critical review of the debate on functional explanation in the philosophy of science. He discusses the history of the philosophical question of teleology, and provides a comprehensive review of the post-war literature on functional explanation. What Functions Explain provides a sophisticated and detailed Aristotelian analysis of our concept of natural functions, and offers a positive contribution to the ongoing debate on the topic. This 2001 book offers an examination of functional explanation as it is used in biology and the social sciences, and focuses on the kinds of philosophical presuppositions that such explanations carry with them. It provides a sophisticated and detailed Aristotelian analysis of our concept of natural functions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This 2001 book offers an examination of functional explanation as it is used in biology and the social sciences, and focuses on the kinds of philosophical presuppositions that such explanations carry with them. It provides a sophisticated and detailed Arist.…