Model Organisms

Rachel A. Ankeny (University of Adelaide), Sabina Leonelli (University of Exeter)

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English

Cambridge University Press
28 January 2021

Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Popular philosophy; Philosophy of science; Biology, life sciences

Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Biology

This Element presents a philosophical exploration of the concept of the 'model organism' in contemporary biology. Thinking about model organisms enables us to examine how living organisms have been brought into the laboratory and used to gain a better understanding of biology, and to explore the research practices, commitments, and norms underlying this understanding. We contend that model organisms are key components of a distinctive way of doing research. We focus on what makes model organisms an important type of model, and how the use of these models has shaped biological knowledge, including how model organisms represent, how they are used as tools for intervention, and how the representational commitments linked to their use as models affect the research practices associated with them. This title is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

By: Rachel A. Ankeny (University of Adelaide), Sabina Leonelli (University of Exeter)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9781108742320
ISBN 10: 1108742327
Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Biology
Pages: 100
Publication Date: 28 January 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Model Organisms; 2. What Do Model Organisms Represent?; 3. How Do Model Organisms Represent?; 4. For Whom Do Model Organisms Represent?; 5. The Model Organism Repertoire; 6. When are Model Organisms 'Good' Representations?; 7. Conclusions: What Future For Model Organisms?.