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A Companion to the Philosophy of Biology
Comprised of essays by top scholars in the field, this volumeoffers detailed overviews of philosophical issues raised bybiology. Brings together a team of eminent scholars to explore thephilosophical issues raised by biology Addresses traditional and emerging topics, spanning molecularbiology and genetics, evolution, developmental biology, immunology,ecology, mind and behaviour, neuroscience, and experimentation Begins with a thorough introduction to the field Goes beyond previous treatments that focused only on evolutionto give equal attention to other areas, such as molecular anddevelopmental biology Represents both an authoritative guide to philosophy ofbiology, and an accessible reference work for anyone seeking tolearn about this rapidly-changing field