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The etiological approach to the concept of biological function

Karla Chediak

pp. 161-169

Abstrakt

The etiological approach to the concept of biological function, also called teleological or historical, aims to offer an explanation of the function, answering the question of why a trait, organ, biological system or behavior is present in the living organism to which it belongs, performing a functional role.

Publication details

Published in:

Krause Décio, Passos Videira Antônio Augusto (2011) Brazilian studies in philosophy and history of science: an account of recent works. Dordrecht, Springer.

Seiten: 161-169


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DOI: 10.1007/978-90-481-9422-3_11

Referenz:

Chediak Karla (2011) „The etiological approach to the concept of biological function“, In: D. Krause & A.A. Passos Videira (eds.), Brazilian studies in philosophy and history of science, Dordrecht, Springer, 161–169.