Condensed Matter

33: "Biochemical Functions", Francesca Bellazzi (deep dive featuring the author!)

December 22, 2022 Sam Kimpton-Nye
Condensed Matter
33: "Biochemical Functions", Francesca Bellazzi (deep dive featuring the author!)
Show Notes

In the episode, I talk with Francesca Bellazzi about her paper "Biochemical Functions", which is forthcoming in the British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. We discuss the distinction between functions and mere accidents, the peculiar puzzle posed by biochemical functions, evolutionary explanations, the relationship between science and philosophy and much more!

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