Beyond Mechanism: Putting Life Back Into Biology

Pairing scientists and philosophers together, this book is an exploration of some of the new frontiers in biology (e.g., Emergence, Complex Systems, Biosemiotics, Symbiogenesis, Organic Selection, Epigenetics, Niche Construction, Teleodynamics, etc.). The chapters in this volume challenge the mechanistic metaphysic that is implicit in the reigning neo-Darwinist paradigm, point to more inclusive modes of thinking in relation to the nature of life, and contribute to the novel synthesis that is presently "in the air." Read More

Pairing scientists and philosophers together, this book is an exploration of some of the new frontiers in biology (e.g., Emergence, Complex Systems, Biosemiotics, Symbiogenesis, Organic Selection, Epigenetics, Niche Construction, Teleodynamics, etc.). The chapters in this volume challenge the mechanistic metaphysic that is implicit in the reigning neo-Darwinist paradigm, point to more inclusive modes of thinking in relation to the nature of life, and contribute to the novel synthesis that is presently "in the air." Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 120 Day Rental: $42.58 (Expires Sep 20, 2024) 180 Day Rental: $49.13 (Expires Nov 19, 2024) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $65.50 Title: Beyond Mechanism by Brian G. Henning; Adam Scarfe Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Print ISBN: 9780739174364, 0739174363 eText ISBN: 9780739174371 Edition: 2013 Format: PDF eBook	$42.58 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ