Varieties of parity

Varieties of parity

A central idea of developmental systems theory is ‘parity’ or ‘symmetry’ between genes and non-genetic factors of development. The precise content of this idea remains controversial, with different authors stressing different aspects and little explicit comparisons among the various interpretations....

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Veröffentlicht in:Biology & philosophy 2012-11, Vol.27 (6), p.903-918
1. Verfasser: Stegmann, Ulrich E.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
DNA
Education
Evolutionary Biology
Genes
Philosophy
Philosophy of Biology
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Zusammenfassung:A central idea of developmental systems theory is ‘parity’ or ‘symmetry’ between genes and non-genetic factors of development. The precise content of this idea remains controversial, with different authors stressing different aspects and little explicit comparisons among the various interpretations. Here I characterise and assess several influential versions of parity.
ISSN:0169-3867
1572-8404
DOI:10.1007/s10539-012-9331-5