Biological Complexity and Integrative Pluralism

Klappentext These essays by a leading philosopher of science present a defence of integrative pluralism. Zusammenfassung This fine collection of essays by a leading philosopher of science presents a defence of integrative pluralism as the best description for the complexity of scientific inquiry today. This book will be of interest to students and professionals in the philosophy of science. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; Part I. Complexity: 2. Constitutive complexity; 3. Dynamic complexity; 4. Evolved diversity; Part II. Pluralism: 5. Laws; 6. Pluralism or disunity.

Product details

• Authors: Sandra D Mitchell, Sandra D. Mitchell, Sandra D. (University of Pittsburgh) Mitchell
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2003
• EAN: 9780521520799
• ISBN: 978-0-521-52079-9
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 230 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology; Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works