Two arguments for the etiological theory over the modal theory of biological function
pp. 1169-1187
Résumé
This paper contains a positive development and a negative argument. It develops a theory of function loss and shows how this undermines an objection raised against the etiological theory of function in support of the modal theory of function. Then it raises two internal problems for the modal theory of function.
Détails de la publication
Publié dans:
Holm Sune, Basl John (2017) Teleological organisation. Synthese 194 (4).
Pages: 1169-1187
DOI: 10.1007/s11229-014-0544-9
Citation complète:
Leahy Brian, Huber Maximilian, 2017, Two arguments for the etiological theory over the modal theory of biological function. Synthese 194 (4), Teleological organisation, 1169-1187. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11229-014-0544-9.