About this title: The philosophy of biology has recently seen some of the most dramatic activity among the philosophies of the special sciences. In this new textbook, Elliott Sober introduces the reader to the most important of these developments.Sober engages both the higher level of theory and the direct implications for such controversial issues as creationism, ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Westview Press
Date Published: 2000-01-11
ISBN-13:9780813391267ISBN:0813391261
Description: Very Good. 2nd edition paperback, no marks noted in text, cover shows minor wear, All of our products are cleaned with an disinfectant for your protection before shipping. read more
Description: New. 0813391261. BRAND NEW, FLAWLESS COPY, NEVER OPENED--236 pages----TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction * 1 What Is Evolutionary Theory? 1 * 1.1 What Is Evolution? 1 1.2 The Place of Evolutionary Theory in Biology 5 1.3 Pattern and Process 7 1.4 Historical Particulars and General Laws 14 1.5 The Causes of Evolution 18 1.6 The Domains of Biology and Physics 22 1.7 Biological Explanations and Physical Explanations 24 * 2 Creationism 27 * 2.1 The Danger of Anachronism 27 2.2 Paley's Watch and the ... read more
Description: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 2000 Paperback. Orders usually ship on or before next business day. May have highlighting. We send best copy available. read more
Edition: 2 SUB
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Perseus Books
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780813391267ISBN:0813391261
Description: New. The philosophy of biology has recently seen some of the most dramatic activity among the philosophies of the "special" sciences. In the second edition of this textbook, Elliot Sober introduces the reader to the most important of these developments. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press(UK)
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780198751366ISBN:0198751362
Description: New. Assuming no prior training in biology or philosophy, this detailed introduction to the philosophy of biology concentrates on evolutionary theory. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Print on demand title. D elivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). The philosophy of biology has considerable implications for our understanding of the kind of beings we are. Perhaps because of this, it has been an area of rapid development and considerable controversy in recent ... read more
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