Theory and Method in Biosciences
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The Theory and Method in Biosciences team applies the philosophy of science to contemporary biological and biomedical research.
Joined October 2016
This short article from TMB member @campbell_rider looks at the new findings from the James Webb telescope, and suggests the search for alien life may be a philosophical problem as well as a scientific one. @ArtSS_Sydney @UsydSoH.
Looking at the history of 'biosignature' discoveries shows why they can be problematic. @campbell_rider @Sydney_Uni
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2. We argue against recent proposals to replace the definition of sexes by anisogamy (sperm and eggs). A binary view of gametes does not imply a binary view of organisms and anisogamy plays a central role plays a central role in explaining the evolution of biological diversity.
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1. Biology Should Not Dispense With Sexes by Paul Griffiths and Hamish Spencer appeared this week in Current Biology.
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RT @RandyNesse: #TacitCreationism is pervasive and problematic. Dan Stein and I explain why in our just-published article. Machines have d….
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A new paper from TMB member @campbell_rider is now available to read in Philosophy of Science. The paper interprets and defends the closure of constraints framework as an effort to produce general, theoretical models of living organisation.
This new paper examines the concept of closure of constraints as a modeling tool. This interpretation clarifies the scope and applicability of biological autonomy, addressing common criticisms regarding the over-liberality of the framework.
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Day 3 of the Evolving Individuality 2024 conference is now underway. An illuminating few days of talks and conversations so far!
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Paul Rainey opens Pierrick Bourrat’s Evolving Individuality workshop. Is the evolution of individuality the same process as the evolution of evolvability?
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For biologists, philosophers of biology, and cognitive scientists, the Evolving Individuality 2024 conference will run @ Macquarie University from 2 - 4 December, focusing on biological individuality and evolution. Registration is essential:
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These articles argue that the 'selected effect' functions of a trait often do not explain the trait because rather than natural selection 'designing' traits 'for' functions traits are often explained by complex and counter-intuitive dynamics of populations under selection.
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Also our reply: Let's Get to Work: A Response to Our Commentators This reply and the Target Article were a collaboration between Josh Christie, Carl Brusse, Pierrick Bourrat, Peter Takacs and Paul Griffiths of the TMB group.
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Excited to finally see our Target Article: Are Biological Traits Explained by Their ‘Selected Effect’ Functions? appear in in APR with so many excellent commentators, including Millikan, Okasha, Shea, Kingsbury
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RT @umnmcps: Thanks to the organizers and contributors for making the 2024 SAPoLSN summer school such a success! @pierrickbourrat. https://t….
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Sholl, Griffiths & Takacs join Randy Nesse in a session on how to increase rigorous testing in evolutionary medicine #ISEMPH2024
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The TMB team excited to arrive in Durham for a week of evolution, health and disease #ISEMPH2024
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RT @ISEMPH: #ISEMPH2024 has kicked off with an evensong and a reception in the grand locations of Durham Cathedral. Let the talks begin! ht….
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RT @pierrickbourrat: I'm thrilled to announce the publication of our new paper in *Nature Communications*. This work is the result of a co….
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A TMB initiative in collaboration with Peking University, Fudan University and the Institute of Philosophy in the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Not long to go until the Sino-Australian Philosophy of Life Sciences Network (SAPoLSN) 2024 summer school, “Evolution and Development: From Life to Mind.” 11-17 August, Peking University. “Engage with philosophical questions emerging around contemporary issues at the nexus of
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Paul Griffiths and Hamish Spencer comment on the definition of biological sex in the journal Nature today:
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Congratulations to @LeansaidLane and @Kate_E_Lynch for winning the 2024 AAP media prize for their Philosopher's Zone series discussing the complexities of De-extinction.
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Peter Godfrey-Smith talks philosophy of biological death, on Closer to Truth. Full episodes of season 23, with a focus on philosophy of biology, on
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