Reciprocal causation and the proximate–ultimate distinction
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Dickins, T. and Barton, R. 2012. Reciprocal causation and the proximate–ultimate distinction. Biology and Philosophy. 28 (5), pp. 747-756. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10539-012-9345-z
Type | Article |
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Title | Reciprocal causation and the proximate–ultimate distinction |
Authors | Dickins, T. and Barton, R. |
Abstract | Laland and colleagues have sought to challenge the proximate-ultimate distinction claiming that it imposes a unidirectional model of causation, is limited in its capacity to account for complex biological phenomena, and hinders progress in biology. In this article the core of their argument is critically analyzed. It is claimed that contrary to their claims Laland et al. rely upon the proximate-ultimate distinction to make their points and that their alternative conception of reciprocal causation refers to phenomena that were already accounted for by standard theory. |
Keywords | Proximate cause; Ultimate cause; Reciprocal causation |
Research Group | Behavioural Biology group |
Publisher | Springer |
Journal | Biology and Philosophy |
ISSN | 0169-3867 |
Electronic | 1572-8404 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 11 Dec 2012 |
Sep 2013 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 03 Apr 2017 |
Accepted | 25 Sep 2012 |
Output status | Published |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10539-012-9345-z |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84881611794 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000323339000002 |
Language | English |
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