The philosophy of ecology : an introduction
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The philosophy of ecology : an introduction
（Cambridge introductions to philosophy and biology）
Cambridge University Press, 2021
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-205) and index
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Description
Ecology is indispensable to understanding the biological world and addressing the environmental problems humanity faces. Its philosophy has never been more important. In this book, James Justus introduces readers to the philosophically rich issues ecology poses. Besides its crucial role in biological science generally, climate change, biodiversity loss, and other looming environmental challenges make ecology's role in understanding such threats and identifying solutions to them all the more critical. When ecology is applied and its insights marshalled to address these problems and guide policy formation, interesting philosophical issues emerge. Justus sets them out in detail, and explores the often ethically charged dimensions of applied ecological science, using accessible language and a wealth of scientifically-informed examples.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: Why Philosophy of Ecology?
- 1. The Ecological Niche
- 2. Distinctively Ecological Laws and the Reality of Biological Communities
- 3. The Balance of Nature
- 4. Modeling in Ecology: Representation and Reduction
- 5. Biodiversity
- 6. Progress in Applied Ecology
- 7. Fact and Value in Applied Ecology.
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