Overview
- Collects philosophical perspectives both on and from systems biology
- Presents insights into the different viewpoints of leading figures in systems biology and philosophy of biology
- Contributes to the development of a new field in philosophy of science, focused on systems biology
Part of the book series: History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences (HPTL, volume 20)
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Table of contents (25 chapters)
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About this book
The emergence of systems biology raises many fascinating questions: What does it mean to take a systems approach to problems in biology? To what extent is the use of mathematical and computational modelling changing the life sciences? How does the availability of big data influence research practices? What are the major challenges for biomedical research in the years to come? This book addresses such questions of relevance not only to philosophers and biologists but also to readers interested in the broader implications of systems biology for science and society.
The book features reflections and original work by experts from across the disciplines including systems biologists, philosophers, and interdisciplinary scholars investigating the social and educational aspects of systems biology. In response to the same set of questions, the experts develop and defend their personal perspectives on the distinctive character of systems biology and the challenges that lie ahead. Readers are invited to engage with different views on the questions addressed, and may explore numerous themes relating to the philosophy of systems biology.
This edited work will appeal to scholars and all levels, from undergraduates to researchers, and to those interested in a variety of scholarly approaches such as systems biology, mathematical and computational modelling, cell and molecular biology, genomics, systems theory, and of course, philosophy of biology.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Philosophy of Systems Biology
Book Subtitle: Perspectives from Scientists and Philosophers
Editors: Sara Green
Series Title: History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47000-9
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-46999-7Published: 28 December 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-83634-8Published: 17 July 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-47000-9Published: 15 December 2016
Series ISSN: 2211-1948
Series E-ISSN: 2211-1956
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 265
Number of Illustrations: 10 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour
Topics: Philosophy of Science, Systems Biology