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Biological Systematics: History and Theory in Franklin, TN
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This volume reviews the historical roots and theoretical foundations of biological systematics in an approachable text. The author outlines the structure and main tasks of systematics. Conceptual history is characterized as a succession of scientific revolutions. The philosophical foundations of systematic research are briefly reviewed as well as the structure and content of taxonomic theories. Most important research programs in systematics are outlined. The book includes analysis of the principal problematic issues as "scientific puzzles" in systematics. This volume is intended for professional taxonomists, biologists of various specialties, students, as well as all those interested in the history and theory of biology and natural sciences.
Key Features
Considers the conceptual history of systematics as the framework of evolutionary epistemology
Builds a hierarchically organized quasi-axiomatic system of taxonomic theory
Contends that more reductionist taxonomic concepts are less objective
Supports taxonomic pluralism by non-classic philosophy of science as a normal condition of systematics
Documents that "taxonomic puzzles" result from conflict between monistic and pluralistic attitudes
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Phylonyms: A Companion to the PhyloCode
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What Species Mean: A User's Guide to the Units of Biodiversity
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Rieppel, O.
Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig
(ISBN 978-1-4987-5488-0)
Wilkins, J. S.
Species: The Evolution of the Idea
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Key Features
Considers the conceptual history of systematics as the framework of evolutionary epistemology
Builds a hierarchically organized quasi-axiomatic system of taxonomic theory
Contends that more reductionist taxonomic concepts are less objective
Supports taxonomic pluralism by non-classic philosophy of science as a normal condition of systematics
Documents that "taxonomic puzzles" result from conflict between monistic and pluralistic attitudes
Related Titles
de Queiroz, K. et al., eds.
Phylonyms: A Companion to the PhyloCode
(ISBN 978-1-1383-3293-5)
Sigwart, J. D.
What Species Mean: A User's Guide to the Units of Biodiversity
(ISBN 978-1-4987-9937-9)
Rieppel, O.
Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig
(ISBN 978-1-4987-5488-0)
Wilkins, J. S.
Species: The Evolution of the Idea
, 2nd ed. (ISBN 978-1-1380-5574-2)
This volume reviews the historical roots and theoretical foundations of biological systematics in an approachable text. The author outlines the structure and main tasks of systematics. Conceptual history is characterized as a succession of scientific revolutions. The philosophical foundations of systematic research are briefly reviewed as well as the structure and content of taxonomic theories. Most important research programs in systematics are outlined. The book includes analysis of the principal problematic issues as "scientific puzzles" in systematics. This volume is intended for professional taxonomists, biologists of various specialties, students, as well as all those interested in the history and theory of biology and natural sciences.
Key Features
Considers the conceptual history of systematics as the framework of evolutionary epistemology
Builds a hierarchically organized quasi-axiomatic system of taxonomic theory
Contends that more reductionist taxonomic concepts are less objective
Supports taxonomic pluralism by non-classic philosophy of science as a normal condition of systematics
Documents that "taxonomic puzzles" result from conflict between monistic and pluralistic attitudes
Related Titles
de Queiroz, K. et al., eds.
Phylonyms: A Companion to the PhyloCode
(ISBN 978-1-1383-3293-5)
Sigwart, J. D.
What Species Mean: A User's Guide to the Units of Biodiversity
(ISBN 978-1-4987-9937-9)
Rieppel, O.
Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig
(ISBN 978-1-4987-5488-0)
Wilkins, J. S.
Species: The Evolution of the Idea
, 2nd ed. (ISBN 978-1-1380-5574-2)
Key Features
Considers the conceptual history of systematics as the framework of evolutionary epistemology
Builds a hierarchically organized quasi-axiomatic system of taxonomic theory
Contends that more reductionist taxonomic concepts are less objective
Supports taxonomic pluralism by non-classic philosophy of science as a normal condition of systematics
Documents that "taxonomic puzzles" result from conflict between monistic and pluralistic attitudes
Related Titles
de Queiroz, K. et al., eds.
Phylonyms: A Companion to the PhyloCode
(ISBN 978-1-1383-3293-5)
Sigwart, J. D.
What Species Mean: A User's Guide to the Units of Biodiversity
(ISBN 978-1-4987-9937-9)
Rieppel, O.
Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig
(ISBN 978-1-4987-5488-0)
Wilkins, J. S.
Species: The Evolution of the Idea
, 2nd ed. (ISBN 978-1-1380-5574-2)
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