Trees of Life: Essays in Philosophy of Biology (Studies in History and Philosophy of Science) [Hardcover]

P.E. Griffiths (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 31, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0792317092 | ISBN-13: 978-0792317098 | Edition: 1

This volume contains papers presented by New Zealand and American philosophers of biology during a recent visit to New Zealand by Elliott Sober. Some of the papers reveal a unique local perspective on current debates. Robin Craw's highly original contribution to the `evolutionary' philosophy of science initiated by David Hull, applies to intellectual evolution the strongly biogeographic approach to the evolution of life that is a recognised New Zealand speciality. Other papers reflect past intellectual exchange between the two countries. Susan Oyama and Russell Gray's papers on the `developmental systems' approach to evolution, for example, are the outcome of several years of fruitful exchange. The remaining papers in the volume cover a wide range of topics. In addition to Sober's own discussion of post-sociobiological treatments of cultural evolution the volume includes Kim Sterelny's evaluation of `macroevolution', Paul Griffiths' analysis of adaptation and vestigiality, John Morss on the notion of ontogeny and Timothy Shanahan on the concept of drift.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 292 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (May 31, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792317092
• ISBN-13: 978-0792317098
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
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