The Nature of Classification: Relationships and Kinds in the Natural Sciences

Discussing The Generally Ignored Issue Of The Classification Of Natural Objects In The Philosophy Of Science, This Book Focuses On Knowledge And Social Relations, And Offers A Way To Understand Classification As A Necessary Aspect Of Doing Science. The Nature Of Science -- Nature And Classification -- Scientific Classification -- Homology And Analogy -- Monsters And Misclassifications -- Observation, Theory And Domains -- Radistics : A Neutral Terminology -- Worth The Knowing. John S. Wilkins, University Of Melbourne, Australia; And Malte C. Ebach, University Of New South Wales, Australia. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 167-189) And Index.