How molecular is molecular developmental biology? A reply to Alex Rosenberg's reductionism redux: Computing the embryo

Authors
Laubichler, MD Wagner, GP
Citation
Md. Laubichler et Gp. Wagner, How molecular is molecular developmental biology? A reply to Alex Rosenberg's reductionism redux: Computing the embryo, BIOL PHILOS, 16(1), 2001, pp. 53-68
Citations number
33
Categorie Soggetti
Philosiphy
Journal title
BIOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY
ISSN journal
01693867 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
53 - 68
Database
ISI
SICI code
0169-3867(200101)16:1<53:HMIMDB>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
This paper argues in defense of the anti-reductionist consensus in the phil osophy of biology. More specifically, it takes issues with Alex Rosenberg's recent challenge of this position. We argue that the results of modern dev elopmental genetics rather than eliminating the need for functional kinds i n explanations of development actually reinforce their importance.