The Philosophy of Ecology: From Science to Synthesis - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0820322202 ISBN 13: 9780820322209

Casa editrice: Univ of Georgia Pr, 2000

Riassunto

This is the first introductory anthology on the philosophy of ecology edited by an ecologist and a philosopher. It illustrates the range of philosophical approaches available to ecologists and provides a basis for understanding the thinking on which many of today's environmental ideas are founded. Collectively, these seminal readings make a powerful statement on the value of ecological knowledge and thinking in alleviating the many problems of modern industrial civilization.

Issues covered include:

• the challenges of defining scientific ecology, tracing its genealogy, and distinguishing the science from various forms of "ecological-like" thinking
• the ontology of ecological entities and processes
• selected concepts of community, stability, diversity, and niche
• the methodology of ecology (rationalism and empiricism, reductionism and holism)
• the significance of evolutionary law for ecological science

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Informazioni sull'autore

David R. Keller is an assistant professor of philosophy and director of the Center for the Study of Ethics at Utah Valley State College. Frank B. Golley (1930-2006) was Research Professor of Ecology, professor of zoology, and professor of environmental design at the University of Georgia. His books include A Primer for Environmental Literacy, A History of the Ecosystem Concept, and Tropical Rainforest Systems.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Univ of Georgia Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0820322202
• ISBN 13: 9780820322209
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 366
• Redattore: Keller David R., Golley Frank B.
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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