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Species: A History of the Idea Volume 1

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The complex idea of "species" has evolved over time, yet its meaning is far from resolved. This comprehensive work takes a fresh look at an idea central to the field of biology by tracing its history from antiquity to today. John S. Wilkins explores the essentialist view, a staple of logic from Plato and Aristotle through the Middle Ages to fairly recent times, and considers the idea of species in natural history-a concept often connected to reproduction. Tracing "generative conceptions" of species back through Darwin to Epicurus, Wilkins provides a new perspective on the relationship between philosophical and biological approaches to this concept. He also reviews the array of current definitions. Species is a benchmark exploration and clarification of a concept fundamental to the past, present, and future of the natural sciences.

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  • University of California Brand
  • Nov 1, 2011 Pub Date:
  • 0520271394 ISBN-10:
  • 9780520271395 ISBN-13:
  • English Language
  • 320.0 pages Paperback
  • 8.7 in * 0.73 in * 5.6 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: