Philosophy of Biology

(4 Credits)

This class is an introduction to philosophy of biology focussing on issues connected with the nature and scope of biological explanations. How much does natural selection explain about evolution, and how does it explain? How much do genes explain about development, and how do they explain? No prior philosophy of science or biology will be assumed. Prerequisite: None. Fulfillment: CORE STS; Humanities Interdisciplinary/Advanced course (18-19:Topic)