A critical overview of biological functions. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Justin Garson.
• Authors: Garson, Justin
• Contents: Chapter 1. What is a theory of function supposed to do? -- Chapter 2. Goals and Functions -- Chapter 3. Function and Selection -- Chapter 4. Function and Fitness -- Chapter 5. Functions and Causal Roles -- Chapter 6. Alternative Accounts of Function -- Chapter 7. Conclusion: What Next?
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 570.1; Biology -- Philosophy; Science -- Philosophy; SCIENCE -- Philosophy & Social Aspects; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- General; NATURE -- Reference; Biology -- Philosophy; Science -- Philosophy; Philosophy; Philosophy of Biology; Philosophy of Medicine; Biological Phenomena; Philosophy; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319320205; 3319320203; 3319320181; 9783319320182
• Related ISBNs: 9783319320182
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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