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The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9780691000466, 0691000468. The Structure and Confirmation of Evolutionary Theory by Elisabeth A. Lloyd and Publisher Princeton University Press. Save up to 80% by choosing the eTextbook option for ISBN: 9780691223834, 0691223831. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9780691000466, 0691000468. ISBN 13: 9780691000466. The Structure and Confirmation of Evolutionary Theory. Lloyd, Elisabeth A. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. Traditionally a scientific theory is viewed as based on universal laws of nature that serve as axioms for logical deduction. In analyzing the logical structure of evolutionary biology, Elisabeth Lloyd argues that the semantic account is more appropriate and powerful. This book will be of interest to biologists and philosophers alike. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Elisabeth A. Lloyd is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. With Evelyn Fox Keller, she is the coeditor of Keywords in Evolutionary Biology (Harvard). "An exemplar of philosophy of science at its best. . . . [The author] supports a particular interpretation of scientific theories, the semantic or model- theoretic interpretation, by showing how it clarifies the structure of evolutionary theory. The differences between the traditional axiomatic interpretation and the semantic view of theories are now apparent. General arguments for and against these interpretations are also familiar. The focus of attention is beginning to turn, as it should, to detailed applications of these competing interpretations. Do they facilitate or frustrate our understanding of actual scientific theories? The object of Lloyd's book is to show how many long-standing tangles in evolutionary biology can be set right on her account." ---David L. Hull, The Philosophical Review. "An important contribution to the burgeoning field of the philosophy of Darwinism. Lloyd's discussion of species selection is the best available on this topic." ( The Quarterly Review of Biology ) Department of Biology. Elisabeth Lloyd received her B.A. from the University of Colorado in 1980, and her Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1984, where she worked with Bas van Fraassen. She has received numerous awards and grants, including several from the National Science Foundation. Her research interests are primarily in the philosophy of biology, general philosophy of science, the role of models in science, and gender issues in science. She has recently taught courses in these areas as well as a graduate seminar on the American pragmatists, and one of the philosophy surveys in our department. Her publications include The Structure and Confirmation of Evolutionary Theory (Greenwood Press, 1988; Princeton University Press, 1994) and "Feyerabend, Mill, and Pluralism" ( Philosophy of Science , 1997). Professor Lloyd holds the Arnold and Maxine Tanis Chair of History and Philosophy of Science. She is also Professor of Biology, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Affiliated Faculty Scholar at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, and Adjunct Faculty at the Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior. The Structure and Confirmation of Evolutionary Theory. Available. Expected delivery to Germany in 20-25 business days. Description. Evolutionary theory has long been debated, not only on religious grounds, but in terms of its usefulness as a scientific model. A common objection is that the theory does not fit the hypothetical-deductive standard used in the physical sciences and is therefore not good science. In this study, Lloyd contends with the scientific and philosophical critics of evolutionary theory. Employing the same type of semantic analysis that has been applied to physical theory, she offers an alternative view of evolutionary theory that shows biological and physical theories to be structurally similar. The author begins by reviewing recent debates concerning the existence or non-existence of evolutionary laws and the possibility of axiomizing evolutionary theory. The central discussion of Lloyd's work revolves around several problems that have not been resolved by other methods. These are, first, the problem of which units or entities are selected in nature; second, the problem of reductionism in genetics; and third, the problem of confirmation. Developing a view of evolutionary theory based on mathematical models, she uses this framework to describe a wide variety of evolutionary subtheories. She tests her analysis by comparing it with other approaches and applying it to problematic cases. Finally, she presents a view of confirmation appropriate to a model-oriented conception of theories. This original study explores some significant connections between science and philosophy and adds to our understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge. show more. The structure and confirmation of evolutionary theory - Elisabeth A. Lloyd. Sign up to the musicMagpieStore to be the first to hear about the latest offers, competitions and product information! SORRY. Popular FAQs. How does Pay later in 3 work? Spread the cost of your purchase into 3 interest-free instalments. The first payment is made at point of purchase, with remaining instalments scheduled automatically every 30 days. No interest or fees. Select the Klarna option and enter your debit or credit information. A new way to pay that's an alternative to a credit card. 3 instalments gives you the flexibility to shop without interest or hidden fees. 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Recommended Description Reviews Author Bio Review Further Information. Traditionally a scientific theory is viewed as based on universal laws of nature that serve as axioms for logical deduction. In analyzing the logical structure of evolutionary biology, Elisabeth Lloyd argues that the semantic account is more appropriate and powerful. This book will be of interest to biologists and philosophers alike. We are Rated Excellent on Trustpilot Here's what you say about us. Here's what you say about The structure and confirmation of evolutionary theory - Elisabeth A. Lloyd. We are Rated Excellent on Trustpilot Here's what you say about us. Elisabeth A. Lloyd is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. With Evelyn Fox Keller, she is the coeditor of Keywords in Evolutionary Biology (Harvard). "An exemplar of philosophy of science at its best. . . . [The author] supports a particular interpretation of scientific theories, the semantic or model- theoretic interpretation, by showing how it clarifies the structure of evolutionary theory. The differences between the traditional axiomatic interpretation and the semantic view of theories are now apparent. General arguments for and against these interpretations are also familiar. The focus of attention is beginning to turn, as it should, to detailed applications of these competing interpretations. Do they facilitate or frustrate our understanding of actual scientific theories? The object of Lloyd's book is to show how many long-standing tangles in evolutionary biology can be set right on her account." --David L. Hull, The Philosophical Review. "An important contribution to the burgeoning field of the philosophy of Darwinism. Lloyd's discussion of species selection is the best available on this topic." -- The Quarterly Review of Biology. FREE Delivery on all Orders! 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