Species problem, the: a philosophical analysis
Auteur :
Richards, Richard A.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107541078
Date de publication :
30 juil. 2015
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,2 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
370 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
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.