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Functional statements in biology

Michael E. Ruse

Philosophy of Science 38 (1):87-95 (1971) Copy BIBT_EX

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The Explanation of Behaviour.Charles Taylor - 1966 - British Journal for the Philosophy of Science 17 (2):162-165.

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