Science and Selection: Essays on Biological Evolution and the Philosophy of Science

Hardback

Main Details

Title Science and Selection: Essays on Biological Evolution and the Philosophy of Science
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David L. Hull
SeriesCambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 158
Category/GenrePhilosophy of science
ISBN/Barcode 9780521643399
ClassificationsDewey:576.82
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 2 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 13 November 2000
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

One way to understand science is as a selection process. David Hull, one of the dominant figures in contemporary philosophy of science, sets out in this volume a general analysis of this selection process that applies equally to biological evolution, the reaction of the immune system to antigens, operant learning, and social and conceptual change in science. Science and Selection brings together many of Hull's most important essays on selection (some never before published) in one accessible volume.

Reviews

'This volume is one of the best collections of papers I have read in a long time.' International Studies in the Philosophy of Science 'All the papers collected here exemplify Hull's direct and clear-headed approach to philosophy. The papers include refinements to Hull's views in response to critics, some new theoretical developments and some new examples ... Hull makes interesting and productive suggestions for how to start work in some of these areas.' Biology and Philosophy