Kant denied biology the status of proper science, yet his account of the organism has received much attention from both philosophical and historical perspectives. This book argues that Kant’s influence on biology in the British Isles is in part due to misunderstandings of his philosophy. Highlighting these misunderstandings exposes how Kant influenced various aspects of scientific method, despite the underlying incompatibility between transcendental idealism and scientific naturalism. This book raises criticism against scientific naturalism as it demonstrates how some concepts that are central to biology have been historically justified in ways that are incompatible with naturalism. Approaching current issues in philosophy of biology from a Kantian orientation offers new perspectives to debates including our knowledge of laws of nature, the unity of science, and our understanding of organisms. Moreover, new avenues are forged to demonstrate the benefits of adopting Kant-inspired approaches to issues in contemporary philosophy of science.   
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This book explores Kant’s influence on the development of biology and his importance for contemporary issues in philosophy of biology. Establishing Kant-inspired approaches toward these issues helps to develop new perspectives that critically examine underlying assumptions in biology.
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Andrew Jones is an Impact Fellow in the School of Education, at the University of Exeter, where he was also previously a Postdoctoral Research Fellow investigating science and religion.

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ISBN
9781786839732
Publisert
2023-03-15
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University of Wales Press
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216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
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Engelsk
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