Species: A History of the Idea
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The complex idea of "species" has evolved over time, yet its meaning is far from resolved. This comprehensive work takes a fresh look at an idea central to the field of biology by tracing its history from antiquity to today. John S. Wilkins explores the...
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The complex idea of "species" has evolved over time, yet its meaning is far from resolved. This comprehensive work takes a fresh look at an idea central to the field of biology by tracing its history from antiquity to today. John S. Wilkins explores the essentialist view, a staple of logic from Plato and Aristotle through the Middle Ages to fairly recent times, and considers the idea of species in natural history--a concept often connected to reproduction. Tracing "generative conceptions" of species back through Darwin to Epicurus, Wilkins provides a new perspective on the relationship between philosophical and biological approaches to this concept. He also reviews the array of current definitions. "Species" is a benchmark exploration and clarification of a concept fundamental to the past, present, and future of the natural sciences.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Species: A History of the Idea “
Preface vii Acknowledgments xiii Prologue 1 The Classical Era: Science by Division 9 The Medieval Bridge 35 Species and the Birth of Modern Science 47 The Early Nineteenth Century: A Period of Change 97 Darwin and the Darwinians 129 The Species Problem Arises 165 The Synthesis and Species 181 Modern Debates 197 Reproductive Isolation Concepts 197 Evolutionary Species Concepts 201 Phylogenetic Species Concepts 205 Other Species Concepts 216 Historical Summary and Conclusions 227 Notes 235 References 251 Index 289 About the Author
Autoren-Porträt von John S. Wilkins
John S. Wilkins is Research Fellow in Philosophy at the University of Sydney. He is the author of Defining Species: A Sourcebook from Antiquity to Today.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: John S. Wilkins
- 2011, 305 Seiten, mit Abbildungen, Maße: 14,2 x 22,1 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: UNIV OF CALIFORNIA PR
- ISBN-10: 0520271394
- ISBN-13: 9780520271395
Sprache:
Englisch
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"Provides an encyclopedic history of the idea of species from Plato to the present."--Darwinian Conservatism Blog "Provides a thorough background in this important topic. [It is] appropriate for an upper-level taxonomy, evolution, or systematics course. It would also be a valuable resource for anyone doing research on these topics."--Nsta Recommends "Provides a comprehensive and interesting synthesis of the species problem today in the context of changing ideologies through history."--Jrnl of Human Evolution Blog "The most comprehensive work of its kind. It will appeal to students in a diverse set of disciplines... Highly recommended."--Choice "[A] congenial book."--Oxford Journal
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