Philosophy Of Biology: A Contemporary Introduction by Alex (Duke University, Usa) Rosenberg - 9780415315937

Is life a purely physical process? What is human nature? Which of our traits is essential to us? Exploring concepts, such as supervenience; the controversies about genocentrism and genetic determinism, the authors lay out the broad terms in which we should assess the impact of biology on human capacities, social institutions, and ethical values.

• | By (Author): Alex (Duke University, Usa) Rosenberg
• | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• | Publication Date: Jan 28, 2008
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 244 pages
• | Language: Not Available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 041531593X
• | ISBN-13: 9780415315937