Functions - New Essays in the Philosophy of Psychology and Biology

In explaining aspects of the natural world, including the aspects of mind, scientists have frequently used the concept of function. But what are functions? This work presents essays on functions which illuminate this crucial but problematic concept. It is a useful reading for philosophers and scientists alike.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Andre Perlman Ariew
• Con la collaborazione di: Andre Ariew (Editore), Robert Cummins (Editore), Mark Perlman (Editore)
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.07.2002
• EAN: 9780199255818
• ISBN: 978-0-19-925581-8
• Pagine: 458
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, Philosophy of Mind, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Philosophy of Science, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology