Rethinking Biological Functions: A Goal-Contribution Approach and Its Systemic Implications

23 October 2024

Rethinking Biological Functions: A Goal-Contribution Approach and Its Systemic Implications

Cross-posted at The Brains Blog Introduction: The Role of Functions in Biology and Philosophy Biological functions play a critical role in our understanding of living organisms and their traits. Whether we’re talking about the heart, lungs, or brain, their “function” helps an organism survive, grow, reproduce, and sometimes assist others. But can we explain more […]

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