Genetics And Reductionism
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Genetics And Reductionism
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Author : Sahotra Sarkar
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1998-10-13
Genetics And Reductionism written by Sahotra Sarkar and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-10-13 with Nature categories.
With the advent of the Human Genome Project there have been many claims for the genetic origins of complex human behavior including insanity, criminality, and intelligence. But what does it really mean to call something 'genetic'? This is the fundamental question that Sahotra Sarkar's book addresses. The author analyses the nature of reductionism in classical and molecular genetics. He shows that there are two radically different kinds of reductionist explanation: genetic reduction (as found in classical genetics) and physical reduction (found in molecular genetics). This important book clarifies the meaning of the term 'genetic', shows how molecular studies have affected genetics, and provides the philosophical background necessary to understand the debates over the Human Genome Project. It will be of particular interest to professionals and students in the philosophy of science, the history of science, and the social studies of science, medicine, and technology.
Promises And Limits Of Reductionism In The Biomedical Sciences
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Author : Marc H. V. Van Regenmortel
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2002-08-02
Promises And Limits Of Reductionism In The Biomedical Sciences written by Marc H. V. Van Regenmortel and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-02 with Science categories.
Reductionism as a scientific methodology has been extraordinarily successful in biology. However, recent developments in molecular biology have shown that reductionism is seriously inadequate in dealing with the mind-boggling complexity of integrated biological systems. This title presents an appropriate balance between science and philosophy and covers traditional philosophical treatments of reductionism as well as the benefits and shortcomings of reductionism in particular areas of science. Discussing the issue of reductionism in the practice of medicine it takes into account the holistic and integrative aspects that require the context of the patient in his biological and psychological entirety. The emerging picture is that what first seems like hopeless disagreements turn out to be differences in emphasis. Although genes play an important role in biology, the focus on genetics and genomics has often been misleading. The consensus view leads to pluralism: both reductionst methods and a more integrative approach to biological complexity are required, depending on the questions that are asked. * An even balance of contributions from scientists and philosophers of science - representing a unique interchange between both communities interested in reductionism
Reductionism In The Philosophy Of Science
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Author : Christian Sachse
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2013-05-02
Reductionism In The Philosophy Of Science written by Christian Sachse and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-02 with Philosophy categories.
In contemporary philosophy of science, ontological reductionism, or the claim that everything that exists in the world is something physical, is the consensus mainstream position. Contrary to a widespread belief, this book establishes that ontological and epistemological reductionism stand or fall together. The author proposes a new strategy of conservative theory reduction that operates by means of the construction of functional sub-concepts that are coextensional with physical concepts. Thus, a complete conservative reductionism is established that vindicates both the indispensable scientific character of the special sciences and their reducibility to physics. The second part of the book works this strategy out, using the example of classical and molecular genetics.
The Holism Reductionism Debate
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Author : Gerard M. Verschuuren
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-02
The Holism Reductionism Debate written by Gerard M. Verschuuren and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02 with Biology categories.
This book is an introduction into the reductionism-holism debate, for aspiring as well as accomplished scientists. It is intended for those working in, or preparing for, research in any scientific field-ranging from the physical sciences to the life sciences to the behavioral sciences and the social sciences. It is certainly not meant for people specialized in areas dealing with the specific issue of reductionism in a strict philosophical sense; they won't learn much new from this book. In other words, this is not a monograph with specialized, original research, but rather an initiation into the debate-more like an introductory textbook, if you will.
The Genetics Of Inequality Biological Capital And The Making Of Race In Diabetes Science
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Author : Michael J. Montoya
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
The Genetics Of Inequality Biological Capital And The Making Of Race In Diabetes Science written by Michael J. Montoya and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Diabetes categories.
Cases Materials And Problems On Bioethics And Law
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Author : Michael H. Shapiro
language : en
Publisher: West Academic Publishing
Release Date : 2003
Cases Materials And Problems On Bioethics And Law written by Michael H. Shapiro and has been published by West Academic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Law categories.
Introduces students to a wide range of law-related activities with selected materials that are instructive for lawyers, judges, and legislators (and other counselors, adjudicators, and rulemakers). Part I is a brief conceptual analysis of the nature of the New Biology and of theories for evaluating its importance, its continued development, and its applications. A discussion of "technology assessment" is included as part of this review. Includes analyses of what would count as reasons for various uses of technology, e.g., therapeutic justifications for use of behavior control technologies.
Ethical Issues In The New Genetics
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Author : Michael Parker
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-11-22
Ethical Issues In The New Genetics written by Michael Parker and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-22 with Philosophy categories.
This title was first published in 2003.Developments in genetic science are opening up new possibilities for human beings; both the creation and the shaping of human life are now possible in the laboratory. As these techniques develop, questions are increasingly asked about how far everything that is scientifically possible should - morally, legally and socially - be pursued. Whilst much attention and policy-making has focussed on the development of regulation of technologies affecting human reproduction, regulation where plants and animals are concerned is much more limited. In this book, developments in genetics are addressed in the broad sense by an international range of contributors. This includes not only issues such as eugenics and the modification of the human embryo, but also the genetic modification of plants and animals in the pursuit of commerce, agriculture and biomedical research.  This book is published in association with the Society for Applied Philosophy
Genetics Ethics And Human Values
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Author : Zbigniew Bańkowski
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Genetics Ethics And Human Values written by Zbigniew Bańkowski and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Abnormalities, Human categories.
Boston Studies In The Philosophy Of Science
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Boston Studies In The Philosophy Of Science written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Science categories.
A Christian Response To The New Genetics
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Author : David H. Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
A Christian Response To The New Genetics written by David H. Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
Life is a gift that includes powers to be used and celebrated, but that doesn't necessarily justify the use of every new power that comes along. A Christian Response to the New Genetics appeals to both secular and religious readers in the center of the great debate over our new genetic powers. These essays affirm many traditional Christian perspectives and virtues, while also introducing new insights. The authors explore a broad range of topics, including genetic testing, gene transfer, genetic manipulation, patenting, health insurance, and the moral status of embryos. They conclude it is naïve to either outright reject or wholeheartedly embrace the new genetic powers. In fact, sometimes the best we can expect is to learn how to cope with moral uncertainty. A Christian Response to the New Genetics originated with initiatives of the Episcopal Church, but the book is neither an official statement of Episcopal theological ethics nor a parochial lamentation.