Philosophy of Biology

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Recent breakthroughs in evolutionary biology, conservation science, and medicine play a huge role in society and public policy and have impacted the lives of billions. This course will focus on the philosophical foundations of these and related subjects. Topics we will cover include: conceptual issues in evolutionary theory; the possibility of cooperation, justice, and fairness in a Darwinian world; rivalrous conceptions of health and disease; and the value of biodiversity.