Physiology, Biology - General & Miscellaneous, Physiology - General & Miscellaneous, Philosophy of Science - General & Miscellaneous, Science, Philosophy of
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Overview
The concepts of form and function have traditionally been defined in terms of biology and then extended to other disciplines. Stephen T. Asma examines the various interpretations of form and function in science and philosophy, reflecting on the philosophical presuppositions underlying the work of Geoffroy, Cuvier, and Darwin, among others. In the Continental tradition of Canguilhem and Foucault, Asma's treatment of the historical form/function dispute analyzes the complex interactions among ideologies, metaphysical commitments, and research programs. This is a highly significant contribution to the history of science, the history of philosophy, and disputes within contemporary biology.Book Details
Published
February 28, 1997
Publisher
Evanston, Ill. : Northwestern University Press, c1996.
Pages
232
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780810113985