PHILOS 338 - Philosophy of Biology

Institution:

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Description:

An investigation of methodological and conceptual issues in biology, such as the roles of mechanistic and teleological explanations, reductionism, the nature of evolutionary theories, and the relation between taxonomy and the concept of species. Prerequisite: PHILOS 210,PHILOS 222 or an equivalent. 3 hrs

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umkc.edu/

Phone Number:

(816) 235-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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