The Science of the Struggle for Existence : On the Foundations of Ecology (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology)
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'... A book of high scholarly merit ... To date there have been a number of works in the philosophy of ecology written or co-authored by ecologists, few of which have shown anything like the level of philosophical sophistication of this work. Cooper knows the full range of available philosophical options and deploys them intelligently ... He uses philosophy to clarify ecological debate and display the real choices we face, not to win arguments by the use of false dichotomies. At the same time, Cooper knows more than enough about ecology to convince his scientific audience that he is in touch with the real issues that confront them.' Paul E. Griffiths, University of Pittsburgh
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Gregory Cooper's study examines issues in the philosophy of ecology that have been a source of controversy since the existence of ecology as a discipline. These controversies revolve around the concept of a balance of nature; the possibility of general ecological knowledge; and the role of model-building in ecology. The analysis has cross-disciplinary appeal and will interest students and professionals in science, the philosophy of science, and environmental studies as well as policy-makers.
The Science of the Struggle for Existence: On the Foundations of Ecology (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology),Gregory J. Cooper,Michael Ruse,Cambridge University Press,0521804329,Ecology,General,Life Sciences - Ecology,Philosophy,Philosophy Of Science,Science,Ecological science, the Biosphere,Philosophy / General
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