{"product_id":"contemporary-debates-in-philosophy-of-biology-paperback","title":"Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Biology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrancisco J. Ayala\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRobert Arp\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of specially commissioned essays puts top scholars head to head to debate the central issues in the lively and fast growing field of philosophy of biology \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings together original essays on ten of the most hotly debated questions in philosophy of biology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLively head-to-head debate format sharply defines the issues and paves the way for further discussion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes coverage of the new and vital area of evolutionary developmental biology, as well as the concept of a unified species, the role of genes in selection, the differences between micro- and macro-evolution, and much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach section features an introduction to the topic as well as suggestions for further reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an accessible overview of this fast-growing and dynamic field, whilst also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers and biologists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN PHILOSOPHY OF BIOLOGY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A greatly needed and welcome contribution by excellent scholars, this book invites newcomers and experts alike to think critically about core issues in the philosophy of biology.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRoberta L. Millstein\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of California, Davis\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eContemporary Debates in Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e of Biology brings together original essays on some of the most hotly debated questions in this lively and fast-moving field. Are species real? Does selection operate primarily on genes? Can the biological sciences act as a ground for ethics? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the ten sections introduces a specific issue within philosophy of biology and offers suggestions for further reading. Pairs of newly commissioned essays by leading scholars discuss the central questions in an engaging head-to-head debate. Together, the essays provide an accessible introduction to philosophy of biology, and a springboard to further discussion. Showcasing original arguments for well-defined positions, as well as clear and concise statements of sophisticated philosophical views, this volume is an excellent resource for professional philosophers, biologists, and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancisco J. Ayala\u003c\/b\u003e is Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, USA. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. In 2001, he received the National Medal of Science. Ayala has published more than 950 articles and is the author or editor of 31 books. He has been named the Renaissance Man of Evolutionary Biology by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Arp\u003c\/b\u003e is an analyst at The Analysis Group, LLC who has interests in philosophy of biology and ontology in the informatics sense. He is the author of Scenario Visualization: \u003ci\u003eAn Evolutionary Account of Creative Problem Solving\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), and co-editor of \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy of Biology: An Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley-Blackwell, 2009).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.6 x 6.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169911115911,"sku":"9781405159999","price":82.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/contemporary-debates-in-philosophy-of-biology-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}