Life and process towards a new biophilosophy

The Cartesian metaphysical background of most contemporary bio-scientists limits their ability to understand the uniqueness of biological processes. The authors of this volume explore the viability of process ontology for increasing our understanding of core concepts of biology such as organism, evo...

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Other Authors: Koutroufinis, Spyridon A., 1967- editor literario (editor literario)
Format: Book
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter [2014]
Series:Process thought ; 26
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Summary:The Cartesian metaphysical background of most contemporary bio-scientists limits their ability to understand the uniqueness of biological processes. The authors of this volume explore the viability of process ontology for increasing our understanding of core concepts of biology such as organism, evolution, and teleology. The book presents a new philosophical approach to several dimensions of the phenomenon of life -- Contracubierta
Physical Description:XIV, 322 páginas : ilustraciones (blanco y negro) ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice
ISBN:9783110343267