Theory-based approaches to the concept of life

被引：5
|
作者：
El-Hani, Charbel Nino [1 ,2 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Fed Bahia, Grad Studies Program Hist Philosophy & Sci Teachi, BR-41170290 Salvador, BA, Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Bahia, Grad Studies Program Ecol & Biomonitoring, BR-41170290 Salvador, BA, Brazil
来源：
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION | 2008年 / 42卷 / 04期
关键词：
Life; Definitions; Theory;
D O I：
10.1080/00219266.2008.9656132
中图分类号：
Q [生物科学];
学科分类号：
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要：
In this paper, I argue that characterisations of life through lists of properties have several shortcomings and should be replaced by theory-based accounts that explain the coexistence of a set of properties in living beings. The concept of life should acquire its meaning from its relationships with other concepts inside a theory. I illustrate this view by discussing definitions of life in several biological theories: the synthetic theory of evolution, autopoiesis, Artificial Life, and biosemiotics.
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页数：3
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