Following form and function
a philosophical archaeology of life science
by Stephen T. Asma
The concepts of form and function have traditionally been defined in terms of biology and then extended to other disciplines. Stephen T. Asma examines the various interpretations of form and function in science and philosophy, reflecting on the philosophical presuppositions underlying the work of Geoffroy, Cuvier, and Darwin, among others.
In the Continental tradition of Canguilhem and Foucault, Asma's treatment of the historical form/function dispute analyzes the complex interactions among ideologies, metaphysical commitments, and research programs. This is a highly significant contribution to the history of science, the history of philosophy, and disputes within contemporary biology.
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Philosophy, Morphology, Biology, Physiology, Biology, philosophyShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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Following form and function: a philosophical archaeology of life science
1996, Northwestern University Press
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081011397X 9780810113978
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-213) and index.
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