Processes of Life: Essays in the Philosophy of Biology
- ISBN-10
- 0199691983
- ISBN-13
- 9780199691982
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 350
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-01-26
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- John Dupré
Description
John Dupré explores recent revolutionary developments in biology and considers their relevance for our understanding of human nature and society. He reveals how the advance of genetic science is changing our view of the constituents of life, and shows how an understanding of microbiology will overturn standard assumptions about the living world.
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