Slime mould and philosophy
Auteur :
Sims, Matthew
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781009488624
Date de publication :
16 janv. 2025
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 0,6 cm
Poids :
274 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Physarum polycephalum, a unicellular organism has gained attention as a model for studying cognitive abilities in organisms lacking nervous systems. This Element aims to demonstrate how Physarum can enrich the philosophy of biology by challenging conventional biological theories and refining key concepts through its behaviors and capabilities.