Offers an accessible introduction to the core issues in the expanding field of philosophy of biology, such as the theory of evolution by natural selection; the concepts of function and design; biological individuality; and the debate over adaptationism
	
Uses concrete biological examples to illustrate philosophical ideas
	
Concludes with important reflections on the relevance of biology for understanding human beings, human society, and our place in the natural world
	
Ideal for biology students interested in the philosophical foundations of their field
	
Part of the Very Short Introduction series - over nine million copies sold worldwide