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Philosophy of Immunology
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
Philosophy of Immunology
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Thomas Pradeu
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| Series | Elements in the Philosophy of Biology |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:80 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 150,Width 225 |
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| Category/Genre | Philosophy
Philosophy - metaphysics and ontology |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781108727501
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| Classifications | Dewey:616.079 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
Worked examples or Exercises; 12 Halftones, black and white
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
13 February 2020 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Immunology is central to contemporary biology and medicine, but it also provides novel philosophical insights. Its most significant contribution to philosophy concerns the understanding of biological individuality: what a biological individual is, what makes it unique, how its boundaries are established and what ensures its identity through time. Immunology also offers answers to some of the most interesting philosophical questions. What is the definition of life? How are bodily systems delineated? How do the mind and the body interact? In this Element, Thomas Pradeu considers the ways in which immunology can shed light on these and other important philosophical issues. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
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