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Bergson's Philosophy of Biology : Virtual and the Vital /

Reconstructs Bergson's philosophy of biology in dialogue with the life sciences of todayCritically reappraises Bergson's evolutionary metaphysicsIncludes summaries, interpretations and evaluations of Bergson's various engagements with evolutionary theory Provides a counterpoint to the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Posteraro, Tano (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2022]
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgements
  • Abbreviations
  • Introduction: Between Philosophy and Biology
  • 1 The Actual: Mechanism, Finalism, Modality
  • 2 The Virtual: Instantiation, Implication, Dynamics
  • 3 A Discourse on Tendency
  • 4 Individuality and Organisation
  • 5 Finalism Inverted
  • 6 Canalisation and Convergence
  • Concluding Remarks and Future Directions
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index