The Influence of Genetics on Contemporary Thinking (Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science)
Contributors: Anne Fagot-Largeault (Editor); Shahid Rahman (Editor); Juan M. Torres (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: May 23, 2007
Language: eng; fre
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9781402056635
Subjects: Genetics (non-medical); History of ideas, intellectual history; Science; Science/Mathematics; General; Life Sciences - Biology - General; Philosophy & Social Aspects; Anthropology; Genetics; Medicine; Philosophy; Philosophy : General; Philosophy of Life; Philosophy of Science; Public Health; Science / Biology; Science : Philosophy & Social Aspects
Description: "This volume reflects on the effects of recent discoveries in genetics on a broad range of scientific fields. In addition to neuroscience, evolutionary biology, anthropology and medicine, contributors analyze the effects of genetics on theories of health, law, epistemology and philosophy of biology. The dynamic interdisciplinary character of this volume makes it relevant to scholars from many disciplines, from biology, philosophy and the social sciences."--BOOK JACKET.