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"""An accessibly written introductory textbook that covers considerable ground... views and arguments are explained clearly. Garvey's book illustrates how biology has become relevant for a wide range of disciplines, including epistemology, religion, and ethics. Some of these topics are not always seen as parts of philosophy of biology proper. In taking a broad and inclusive view of philosophy of biology, the book may appeal to a readership with diverse interests and backgrounds."" - British Journal for the Philosophy of Science ""Brian Garvey's book on the philosophy of biology is an excellent introduction to the topic and deserves to be widely read. Students will come away informed and excited about the subject."" - Michael Ruse, Florida State University ""An intelligent and engaging book that gives clear and stimulating coverage of a good range of topics in the philosophy of biology."" - James Maclaurin, University of Otago"

An accessibly written introductory textbook that covers considerable ground... views and arguments are explained clearly. Garvey's book illustrates how biology has become relevant for a wide range of disciplines, including epistemology, religion, and ethics. Some of these topics are not always seen as parts of philosophy of biology proper. In taking a broad and inclusive view of philosophy of biology, the book may appeal to a readership with diverse interests and backgrounds. - British Journal for the Philosophy of Science Brian Garvey's book on the philosophy of biology is an excellent introduction to the topic and deserves to be widely read. Students will come away informed and excited about the subject. - Michael Ruse, Florida State University An intelligent and engaging book that gives clear and stimulating coverage of a good range of topics in the philosophy of biology. - James Maclaurin, University of Otago

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Brian Garvey is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Lancaster.

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