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libertysevers.bsky.social
We hope the framework will help to compare decision strategies across radically different organisms and help to move discussions beyond the traditional focus on discrete choice and neural representation.

#decisionmaking #basalcognition #philosophyofbiology
December 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
ishpssb.bsky.social
We’re excited to launch the official BlueSky profile of ISHPSSB! Founded in 1998, we connect researchers in philosophy, history, and social studies of biology and medicine worldwide. Follow us for updates and events! #PhilosophyOfBiology, #HistoryOfScience, #STS, #Biology, #Medicine
September 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
jimfraeerskine.bsky.social
'Listening to the Quiet' with #HarrisonFord - 2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=06uY...

#Ecology #Life #Evolution #Eternity #Time #Philosophy #PhilosophyOfBiology #Biology #Earth #Biodiversity #Nature
Listening to the Quiet with Harrison Ford - 2025
YouTube video by E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation
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January 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
soundmirrors.bsky.social
Speaking of #Raccoons, are #SubSpecies even real?

#Evolution #PhilosophyOfBiology #Zoology
December 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
philfacts.bsky.social
Did you know Kelly C. Smith, a philosopher of biology (Q89281961), worked at Clemson University? Her work bridges science and ethics, challenging conventional views on evolution and morality. #PhilosophyOfBiology #ScienceEthics #Clemson
December 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
tanjaweyandt.bsky.social
📖 What if #immunity isn’t a wall, but a bridge?
"Endless Immunity" explores how our immune system enables life through compromise and connection.
Read on: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
#PhilosophyOfBiology #Immunology
July 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
iphilluh.bsky.social
Interested in #PhilosophyOfBiology? Check out the new Cambridge Elements on "The Scope of Evolutionary Thinking" by @thomasreydon.bsky.social. Available #OpenAccess here: www.cambridge.org/core/element... #philsci #philsky #evobio
The Scope of Evolutionary Thinking
Cambridge Core - Philosophy of Science - The Scope of Evolutionary Thinking
www.cambridge.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
philosophyinreview.bsky.social
The Paradox of the Organism brings together leading thinkers to explore how organisms hold together despite constant internal conflict—from competing genes to rogue cells. Sound like something you want to review? Email us at pir@uvic.ca. #PhilosophyOfBiology
Promotional graphic with a mottled brown and teal textured background. Large white text reads: ‘The Paradox of the Organism: Adaptation and Internal Conflict,’ followed by ‘edited by J. Arvid Ågren and Manus M. Patten.’ A small purple circle labeled ‘PIR’ with the words ‘New Title Offering’ is near the top-left. Book cover for The Paradox of the Organism: Adaptation and Internal Conflict. The cover has a cream background with a red coral‑like organism illustration in the center. The editors’ names—J. Arvid Ågren and Manus M. Patten—appear beneath the image. The book is placed against a mottled brown and teal textured background with a small purple circle labeled ‘PIR’ near the bottom-right.
February 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
springer.springernature.com
📖 What if #immunity isn’t a wall, but a bridge? 'Endless Immunity' explores how our immune system enables life through compromise and connection. bit.ly/3UCsNwn #PhilosophyOfBiology #Immunology #booksky
Endless Immunity
August 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
gugli-militello.bsky.social
Hi everyone! 👋 I just landed on BlueSky.
I’m thrilled to connect with fellow curious minds and share my research on biology, cancer, stem cells, and evolutionary transitions. Looking forward to discussions and questions! 💡📚
#PhilosophyOfScience #PhilosophyOfBiology #PhilosophyOfCancer
September 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
jitenderdublad.bsky.social
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🔍 What is life, really?
Chris Kempes (@sfiscience.bsky.social ) suggests we need to move beyond lists of traits toward high-dimensional measures of livingness.
Not a yes/no; but a spectrum!
#PhilosophyOfBiology #LifeSciences #ComplexSystems
April 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
1000wordphilosophy.bsky.social
We have a new essay!

"Teleological Explanations: Purposes, Functions, and Goals in Biology" by Michael Zerella

1000wordphilosophy.com/2025/10/18/t...

#Teleology #teleological #biology #philosophy #philosophyofbiology
Teleological Explanations: Purposes, Functions, and Goals in Biology - 1000-Word Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology
When we talk about living things, we often describe their parts as if they have purposes or goals or functions. Explanations like these are called teleological: they explain biological features in ter...
1000wordphilosophy.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM