33: "Biochemical Functions", Francesca Bellazzi (deep dive featuring the author!)

Condensed Matter
22/12/2022 37 min
33: "Biochemical Functions", Francesca Bellazzi (deep dive featuring the author!)

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In the episode, I talk with Francesca Bellazzi about her paper "Biochemical Functions", which is forthcoming in the British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. We discuss the distinction between functions and mere accidents, the peculiar puzzle posed by biochemical functions, evolutionary explanations, the relationship between science and philosophy and much more! Click here for the paperClick here for more about Francesca Click here for more about the MetaScience project Support the show

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