Cambridge Introductions To Philosophy And Biology Biology Religion And Philosophy

A comprehensive and accessible survey of the major issues at the biology-religion interface.

The philosophy of biology is one of the most exciting new areas in the field of philosophy and one that is attracting much attention from working scientists. This Companion, edited by two of the founders of the field, includes newly commissioned essays by senior scholars and up-and-coming younger scholars who collectively examine the main areas of the subject - the nature of evolutionary theory, classification, teleology and function, ecology, and the problematic relationship between biology and religion, among other topics. Up-to-date and comprehensive in its coverage, this unique volume will be of interest not only to professional philosophers but also to students in the humanities and researchers in the life sciences and related areas of inquiry.

This book integrates the work of philosophers of science seeking to make sense of genetics with an accessible introduction to the science.

A balanced and accessible introduction to the engagements that feminist scientists and science scholars undertake with a variety of biological sciences.

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical foundations and development of modern biological classification.

This book explores the historical relations between science and religion and discusses contemporary issues with perspectives from cosmology, evolutionary biology and bioethics.

Provides a unique discussion of human evolution from a philosophical viewpoint, covering such issues as religion, race and gender.