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Philosophy and biodiversity [electronic resource] /
Series: Cambridge studies in philosophy and biology Published by : Cambridge University Press, (New York :) Physical details: 1 online resource (xv, 258 pages) : illustrations ; ISBN: 9780521804301. Year: 2004| Item type | Location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Electronic Books
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E-Resource Section | E-Books | 333.95 (Browse shelf) | Available |
Based on a seminar held in Aug. 1999 at the University of Turku, Finland
Includes bibliographical references and index
The phenomenon of biodiversity / Julia Koricheva, Helena Siipi -- Making biodiversity crisis tractable: a process perspective / Yrjö Haila -- Plato on diversity and stability in nature / Juhani Pietarinen -- Biodiversity, Darwin, and the fossil record / Kim Cuddlington, Michael Ruse -- Biological diversity, ecological stability, and downward causation / Gregory M. Mikkelson -- Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Philosopher as botanist / Finn Arler -- There is biodiversity and biodiversity: implications for environmental philosophy / Keekok Lee -- Evaluating biodiversity for conservation: a victim of the traditional paradigm / Peter R. Hobson, Jed Bultitude -- Limits to substitutability in nature conservation / Dieter Birnbacher -- Biological diversity and conservation policy / Kate Rawles -- Beavers and biodiversity: the ethics of ecological restoration / Christian Gamborg, Peter Sandøe -- Differentiated responsibilities / Robin Attfield
"This collection focuses on the nature and importance of biodiversity. The concept is clarified and its intrinsic and instrumental value is discussed. Even though the term biodiversity was invented in the 1980s to promote the cause of species conservation, discussions on biological diversity go back to Plato." "The book will be of interest to philosophers of science and biologists, but also to anyone interested in conservation and the environment."--Jacket
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