Редукционизм как научная методология был чрезвычайно успешен в биологии. Однако недавние достижения в молекулярной биологии показали, что редукционизм серьезно неадекватен, когда речь идет о головокружительной сложности интегрированных биологических систем. Эта книга представляет собой подходящий баланс между наукой и философией, охватывая традиционные философские подходы к редукционизму, а также преимущества и недостатки редукционизма в конкретных областях науки. Обсуждая проблему редукционизма в медицинской практике, книга принимает во внимание холистические и интегративные аспекты, которые требуют рассмотрения пациента в его биологической и психологической целостности. Складывающаяся картина заключается в том, что то, что поначалу кажется безнадежными разногласиями, на самом деле оказывается различиями в акцентах. Хотя гены играют важную роль в биологии, акцент на генетике и геномике зачастую вводил в заблуждение. Консенсус приводит к плюрализму: для решения различных задач требуются как редукционистские методы, так и более интегративный подход к биологической сложности.
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Авторы: David HullL. Книга Promises and limits of reductionism focuses on how successfully reductionism has been employed in biology but argues that recent developments in molecular bio-logy have shown this approach to be insufficient for dealing with integrated biological sys-tems. Containing an appropriate emphasis between philosophy and science, this study covers philosophical concepts of reductionism, as well benefits and drawbacks to reduc-tionism in various fields of science. Furthermore, it explores the issue of using reductionist methods when tackling medical concerns, taking into consideration the holistic, inte-grative aspects of patients’ biological as well as psychological whole ness. Thus far, it seems that there might be irreconcilable differences, dubbed ‘hopeless disagree-ments’, that may actually prove to simply be varying emphases. Although concern-ing genetic elements plays an important part in biology, focus on genetic analyses and genomics are not without their flaws. In claiming that a consensus exists, unity is suggested, so that both reductionist and more inclusive approaches to biological com-plexity will be required. Integration of contributions of scientists versus philosophers con-veys the significance of a smooth interchange amongst scientists and philosopher.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9780470854174
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Reductionism as a scientific methodology has been extraordinarily successful in biology. However, recent developments in molecular biology have shown that reductionism is seriously inadequate in dealing with the mind-boggling complexity of integrated biological systems. This title presents an appropriate balance between science and philosophy and covers traditional philosophical treatments of reductionism as well as the benefits and shortcomings of reductionism in particular areas of science. Discussing the issue of reductionism in the practice of medicine it takes into account the holistic and integrative aspects that require the context of the patient in his biological and psychological entirety. The emerging picture is that what first seems like hopeless disagreements turn out to be differences in emphasis. Although genes play an important role in biology, the focus on genetics and genomics has often been misleading. The consensus view leads to pluralism: both reductionst methods and a more integrative approach to biological complexity are required, depending on the questions that are asked. * An even balance of contributions from scientists and philosophers of science – representing a unique interchange between both communities interested in reductionism
