Biological Essentialism /

The consensus in philosophy of biology is that biological essences, such as the essences of species, are wholly relational; Michael Devitt argues that they are at least partly intrinsic. He further argues that an individual is essentially a member of its species. He concludes by considering whether...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Devitt, Michael
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford, England : Oxford University Press, [2023]
Zusammenfassung:
The consensus in philosophy of biology is that biological essences, such as the essences of species, are wholly relational; Michael Devitt argues that they are at least partly intrinsic. He further argues that an individual is essentially a member of its species. He concludes by considering whether race is biologically 'real'.
Umfang:
1 online resource (241 pages)
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-257660-7
0-19-198774-3
0-19-257659-3
Schlagworte:
Biology > Philosophy.
Biology, life sciences.
Essentialism (Philosophy)
Science.
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