ISBN:
9781402088667
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource
,
v.: digital
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Springer eBook Collection. Humanities, Social Science and Law Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DDC:
570.1
Keywords:
Science Science_xHistory
;
Philosophy (General)
;
Biology Philosophy
;
Science Philosophy
;
Biologie
;
Leben
;
Philosophie
;
Biologie
;
Leben
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
Denys N. Wheatley
Abstract:
Surveys the nature of science and its emergence in post-Renaissance Europe. This book investigates the similarities and differences between biology and other sciences. It considers topics in the philosophy of biology (for example evolutionary theory, vitalism/mechanism, reductionism/holism, and spontaneous generation)
Description / Table of Contents:
What is Science?; Culture, Technology and Knowledge; Classical Roots; Mediaeval Views of the World; The Scientific Revolution; The 'Scientific Revolution' in Biology; Aristotle's Biology; How Different Are Organisms from Inanimate Objects?; Cell Theory and Experimental Physiology: New Ideas in a Changing Society; Embryos and Entelechy; Spontaneous Generation; The Evolution of Darwinism; The Great Heredity Debate; Evolutionary Theory Attains Maturity; The Problem of Purpose; The Scientific Status of Biology;
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4020-8866-7
URL:
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