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Author | : Paul Sheldon Davies |
Publisher | : MIT Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2003-01-24 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780262262378 |
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The components of living systems strike us as functional-as for the sake of certain ends—and as endowed with specific norms of performance. The mammalian eye, for example, has the function of perceiving and processing light, and possession of this property tempts us to claim that token eyes are supposed to perceive and process light. That is, we tend to evaluate the performance of token eyes against the norm described in the attributed functional property. Hence the norms of nature. What, then, are the norms of nature? Whence do they arise? Out of what natural properties or relations are they constituted? In Norms of Nature, Paul Sheldon Davies argues against the prevailing view that natural norms are constituted out of some form of historical success—usually success in natural selection. He defends the view that functions are nothing more than effects that contribute to the exercise of some more general systemic capacity. Natural functions exist insofar as the components of natural systems contribute to the exercise of systemic capacities. This is so irrespective of the system's history. Even if the mammalian eye had never been selected for, it would have the function of perceiving and processing light, because those are the effects that contribute to the exercise of the visual system. The systemic approach to conceptualizing natural norms, claims Davies, is superior to the historical approach in several important ways. Especially significant is that it helps us understand how the attribution of functions within the life sciences coheres with the methods and ontology of the natural sciences generally.
Author | : Ernest Hartmann |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 171 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0199751773 |
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This work presents a comprehensive theory of dreaming based on many years of psychological and biological research by Ernest Hartmann and others.
Author | : Rudolf S. de Groot |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Biodiversity |
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Although there is a growing awareness about the many benefits of protected areas, concrete information about their full economic value is still scarce. This book provides a comprehensive method whereby all functions and values of natural and semi-natural ecosystems can be assessed and evaluated in a systematic manner. A checklist of 37 environmental functions is given with examples of the functions and socio-economic value of three major types of ecosystems: tropical moist forests, wetlands and an oceanic island ecosystem: the Galapagos National Park. In order to achieve the conservation and sustainable utilization of nature and natural resources, better information on the (economic) value of natural areas alone, however, is not enough. Unless ecological information is structurally integrated in the planning and decision-making process solving the environmental problems of today will prove difficult, if not impossible. In the last chapter of the book examples are therefore given of how the environmental function-concept can be used as a tool in environmental planning, management and decision-making, and stresses the need for "ecologizing" economic theory and practice.
Author | : Howard Jackson |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 2011-01-27 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 144112151X |
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Author | : Thomas Smyth |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1845 |
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Download The Name, Nature, and Functions, of Ruling Elders ... Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Daniel B. Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 1837 |
Genre | : Conduct of life |
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Download An Inquiry Into the Nature and Functions of the Moral Sense Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : John Wilson (minister at Montrose.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 486 |
Release | : 1829 |
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Author | : John WILSON (of Montrose.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 486 |
Release | : 1829 |
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Download A Dissertation on the Origin, Nature, Functions and Order of the Priesthood of Christ Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : John Ruskin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 1854 |
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Download On the Nature of Gothic Architecture: and Herein of the True Functions of the Workman in Art. Reprinted from the Sixth Chapter of the Second Volume of Mr. Ruskin's “Stones of Venice.” Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : John Ruskin |
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Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 1854 |
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Download On the nature of Gothic architecture: and herein of the true functions of the workman in art. Being the greater part of the 6th chapter of the 2nd vol. of 'Stones of Venice'. [48 p.]. Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle