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Everything Flows: Towards a Processual Philosophy of Biology

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Stefano Casati, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
Alberto CFree Downloado, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
Pierluigi Lippolis, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca

Description

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the processual philosophy of biology, a new and exciting approach to understanding the nature of life. The processual philosophy of biology offers a unique perspective on the world of living organisms, one that emphasizes the importance of process, change, and becoming. This perspective has important implications for our understanding of a wide range of biological phenomena, from the evolution of new species to the development of individual organisms.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the basic concepts of processual philosophy and its implications for biology. The second part examines the processual philosophy of biology in relation to specific biological phenomena, such as evolution, development, and cognition. The third part explores the broader implications of the processual philosophy of biology for our understanding of the world, including its implications for ethics, religion, and metaphysics.

Everything Flows: Towards a Processual Philosophy of Biology

by John Dupré

4.4 out of 5

Key Features

Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the processual philosophy of biology
Written by leading scholars in the field
Covers a wide range of topics, from the basic concepts of processual philosophy to its implications for our understanding of evolution, development, and cognition
Offers a new and exciting perspective on the nature of life

Author Biographies

Stefano Casati is a philosopher and cognitive scientist. He is a full professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Milan-Bicocca. His research interests include the philosophy of biology, the philosophy of mind, and the foundations of cognitive science.

Alberto CFree Downloado is a philosopher of science. He is a full professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Milan-Bicocca. His research interests include the philosophy of biology, the philosophy of physics, and the history of science.

Pierluigi Lippolis is a philosopher of science. He is a full professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Milan-Bicocca. His research interests include the philosophy of biology, the philosophy of physics, and the history of science.

Part I:

Chapter 1: The Processual Philosophy of Biology: An
Chapter 2: The Basic Concepts of Processual Philosophy
Chapter 3: The Implications of Processual Philosophy for Biology

Part II: The Processual Philosophy of Biology in Relation to Specific Biological Phenomena

Chapter 4: Process and Evolution
Chapter 5: Process and Development
Chapter 6: Process and Cognition

Part III: The Broader Implications of the Processual Philosophy of Biology

Chapter 7: The Processual Philosophy of Biology and Ethics
Chapter 8: The Processual Philosophy of Biology and Religion
Chapter 9: The Processual Philosophy of Biology and Metaphysics

Reviews

"This book is a major contribution to the growing field of processual philosophy of biology. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field, written by leading scholars in the area. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the basic concepts of processual philosophy to its implications for our understanding of evolution, development, and cognition. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the processual philosophy of biology."

- John Dupré, University of Exeter

"This book is a valuable addition to the literature on the philosophy of biology. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the processual philosophy of biology, a new and exciting approach to understanding the nature of life. The book is written by leading scholars in the field and covers a wide range of topics. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of biology."- David Hull, Northwestern University

Endorsements

"This book is a major contribution to the field of processual philosophy of biology. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field, written by leading scholars in the area. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the basic concepts of processual philosophy to its implications for our understanding of evolution, development, and cognition. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the processual philosophy of biology."

- John Dupré, University of Exeter