The Philosophy of Biology

Originally published in 1914, this book examines several key points of biological science through the lens of philosophy.

James Johnstone (Author)

9781107644137, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 30 January 2014

408 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.6 kg

Originally published in 1914, this book examines several key points of biological science through the lens of philosophy. Johnstone addresses the questions of consciousness, evolution and the activities of the organism, among others, with a special focus on the work of Driesch and Bergson. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the philosophy of science.

1. The conceptual world
2. The organism as a mechanism
3. The activities of the organism
4. The vital impetus
5. The individual and the species
6. Transformism
7. The meaning of evolution
8. The organic and the inorganic
Appendix. Mathematical and physical notions
Index.

Subject Areas: Philosophy of science [PDA]