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A great review by Mirko Gatti has just been published on my book Functional Integration: A Theoretical Enquiry into the Biological Unit of the Individual!

👉https://universa.padovauniversitypress.it/2025/2/14

Feel free to message me for a PDF copy of the book!
#PhilosophyOfBiology #Individuality

Can #Evolution Explain Human #Morality?

#PhilosophyOfBiology #Altruism #Ethics #Psychology #evolutionarybiology #behavior #helpful

ft #ELLIOTSOBER
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Promotional graphic with a mottled brown and teal textured background. Large white text reads: ‘The Paradox of the Organism: Adaptation and Internal Conflict,’ followed by ‘edited by J. Arvid Ågren and Manus M. Patten.’ A small purple circle labeled ‘PIR’ with the words ‘New Title Offering’ is near the top-left.

Book cover for The Paradox of the Organism: Adaptation and Internal Conflict. The cover has a cream background with a red coral‑like organism illustration in the center. The editors’ names—J. Arvid Ågren and Manus M. Patten—appear beneath the image. The book is placed against a mottled brown and teal textured background with a small purple circle labeled ‘PIR’ near the bottom-right.

The Paradox of the Organism brings together leading thinkers to explore how organisms hold together despite constant internal conflict—from competing genes to rogue cells. Sound like something you want to review? Email us at pir@uvic.ca. #PhilosophyOfBiology

We hope the framework will help to compare decision strategies across radically different organisms and help to move discussions beyond the traditional focus on discrete choice and neural representation.

#decisionmaking #basalcognition #philosophyofbiology

Did you know Kelly C. Smith, a philosopher of biology (Q89281961), worked at Clemson University? Her work bridges science and ethics, challenging conventional views on evolution and morality. #PhilosophyOfBiology #ScienceEthics #Clemson

Speaking of #Raccoons, are #SubSpecies even real?

#Evolution #PhilosophyOfBiology #Zoology

Teleological Explanations: Purposes, Functions, and Goals in Biology - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology When we talk about living things, we often describe their parts as if they have purposes or goals or functions. Explanations like these are called teleological: they explain biological features in ter...

We have a new essay!

"Teleological Explanations: Purposes, Functions, and Goals in Biology" by Michael Zerella

1000wordphilosophy.com/2025/10/18/t...

#Teleology #teleological #biology #philosophy #philosophyofbiology

The Scope of Evolutionary Thinking Cambridge Core - Philosophy of Science - The Scope of Evolutionary Thinking

Interested in #PhilosophyOfBiology? Check out the new Cambridge Elements on "The Scope of Evolutionary Thinking" by @thomasreydon.bsky.social. Available #OpenAccess here: www.cambridge.org/core/element... #philsci #philsky #evobio

Hi everyone! 👋 I just landed on BlueSky.
I’m thrilled to connect with fellow curious minds and share my research on biology, cancer, stem cells, and evolutionary transitions. Looking forward to discussions and questions! 💡📚
#PhilosophyOfScience #PhilosophyOfBiology #PhilosophyOfCancer

We’re excited to launch the official BlueSky profile of ISHPSSB! Founded in 1998, we connect researchers in philosophy, history, and social studies of biology and medicine worldwide. Follow us for updates and events! #PhilosophyOfBiology, #HistoryOfScience, #STS, #Biology, #Medicine

Endless Immunity

📖 What if #immunity isn’t a wall, but a bridge? 'Endless Immunity' explores how our immune system enables life through compromise and connection. bit.ly/3UCsNwn #PhilosophyOfBiology #Immunology #booksky

📖 What if #immunity isn’t a wall, but a bridge?
"Endless Immunity" explores how our immune system enables life through compromise and connection.
Read on: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
#PhilosophyOfBiology #Immunology

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🔍 What is life, really?
Chris Kempes (@sfiscience.bsky.social ) suggests we need to move beyond lists of traits toward high-dimensional measures of livingness.
Not a yes/no; but a spectrum!
#PhilosophyOfBiology #LifeSciences #ComplexSystems

'Listening to the Quiet' with #HarrisonFord - 2025

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#Ecology #Life #Evolution #Eternity #Time #Philosophy #PhilosophyOfBiology #Biology #Earth #Biodiversity #Nature