Promises and Limits of Reductionism in the Biomedical Sciences |
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| Editor:
| Van Regenmortel, Marc H. V.
Hull, David L. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-471-49850-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2002 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $598.95 |
Book Description:
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This anthology presents an appropriate balance between science and philosophy. Traditional philosophical treatments of reductionism are presented by Hull, Rosenberg, Griesemer and Sarkar while the benefits and shortcomings of reductionism in particular areas of science are highlighted by Williams, Debru, Morange and Van Regenmortel.
This anthology presents an appropriate balance between science and philosophy. Traditional philosophical treatments of reductionism are presented by Hull, Rosenberg, Griesemer and Sarkar while the benefits and shortcomings of reductionism in particular areas of science are highlighted by Williams, Debru, Morange and Van Regenmortel.