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In a novel approach to assessing value issues in the life sciences, Van der Steen (philosophy of biology, Vrije U., Amsterdam) introduces methodological criteria and guidelines cum practical philosophy in structuring concepts, empirical statements, arguments about empirical matters, and hypotheses/t

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Wim van der Steen charts conceptual foundations of evolutionary biology and, on the basis of this, he evaluates applications of evolutionary theory outside biology.