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Theory and Method in Biosciences

@tmbiosci

The Theory and Method in Biosciences team applies the philosophy of science to contemporary biological and biomedical research.
tmbiosci.org Joined October 2016
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Theory and Method in Biosciences @tmbiosci
This short article from TMB member @campbell_rider looks at the new findings from the James Webb telescope, and suggests the search for alien life may be a philosophical problem as well as a scientific one. @ArtSS_Sydney @UsydSoH
The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand Verified account @ConversationEDU Apr 23, 2025
Looking at the history of 'biosignature' discoveries shows why they can be problematic. @campbell_rider @Sydney_Uni theconversation.com/scientists-cla…
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Theory and Method in Biosciences @tmbiosci
A new paper from TMB member @campbell_rider is now available to read in Philosophy of Science. The paper interprets and defends the closure of constraints framework as an effort to produce general, theoretical models of living organisation.
Dialectical Systems @dialectical_sys Feb 4, 2025
This new paper examines the concept of closure of constraints as a modeling tool. This interpretation clarifies the scope and applicability of biological autonomy, addressing common criticisms regarding the over-liberality of the framework.

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