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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A Philosophical History
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ISBN
9781786839756
Publisert
2023
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University of Wales Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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