Species problem, the: a philosophical analysis
Auteur :
Richards, Richard A.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521196833
Date de publication :
1 juil. 2010
Dimensions :
23,5 x 16,0 x 1,7 cm
Poids :
540 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This study surveys the history of thinking about species from Aristotle to modern biology to better understand the origin and significance of the species problem. It advocates a solution based on the idea of the division of conceptual labor, whereby species concepts function in different ways theoretically and operationally.