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A co-constitutive analysis of individuation: three case studies from the biological sciences.
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Biology & Philosophy . Oct2024, Vol. 39 Issue 5, p1-24. 24p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This paper argues that individuating practices are produced through iterative processes of community and agent-level interactions. This claim will be demonstrated by using three case studies from biology: The structuring of data categories for data collection tables and models; establishing spatial and temporal threshold markers or limits; and the comparative use of phenomenal characteristics as cues for object identification. By drawing from examples of data classification and comparative analysis in the biological sciences, I offer a view about ‘individuation’ as double-barreled according to the method of co-constitutive conceptual analysis. Specifically, the capacity—i.e., the ability to individuate—is co-constituted by community level choices and agent applications: Individuation’s evidential role is generated, revised, and refined by scientific communities and their members through an iterative process of community and agent-level interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01693867
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Biology & Philosophy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179778779
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10539-024-09948-y