Philosophy and Revolutions in Genetics

Deep Science and Deep Technology

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Paperback, blz. | Engels
Palgrave Macmillan UK | e druk, 2002
ISBN13: 9781403947086
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The last century saw two great revolutions in genetics; the development of classic Mendelian theory and the discovery and investigation of DNA. Each fundamental scientific discovery in turn generated its own distinctive technology. Biotechnology is the offspring of the latter and is expected to be the driving force behind economic growth in the twenty-first century. These two case studies enable the author to conduct a philosophical exploration of the relationship between fundamental scientific discoveries on the one hand, and the technologies that spring from them on the other. As such it is also an exercise in the philosophy of technology.

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ISBN13:9781403947086
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Palgrave Macmillan UK

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Introduction Living Organisms: Their Philosophical Transformation from Natural to Become Artefactual Beings Philosophy, Modern Science and Modern Technology Biotic Artefacts: Mendelian Genetics and Hybridization Biotic Artefacts: Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology Biotechnology and Patentability Homo Faber : The Humanisation of Biotic Nature and the Naturalisation of Humans Conclusion Notes References and Select Bibliography Index

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