The Philosophy of Biology

The latest in the successful Oxford Readings in Philosophy series, The Philosophy of Biology brings together key articles from the past decade, looking at such issues as the nature of evolutionary theory, the social implications of biology today (particularly the Human Genome Project), and the ongoing debate between biblical literalists and the defenders of biological science.

The 36 articles in this collection are divided into 10 parts, each with an introduction by the editors. Throughout the volume an attempt is made to offer positions from different perspectives, so that the reader will be challenged as well as informed.