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Information in Biology: A Fictionalist Account1

2010; Wiley; Volume: 45; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1468-0068.2010.00792.x

1468-0068

Arnon Levy,

Philosophy and History of Science

NoûsVolume 45, Issue 4 p. 640-657 Information in Biology: A Fictionalist Account† Arnon Levy, Arnon Levy The Van Leer Jerusalem InstituteSearch for more papers by this author Arnon Levy, Arnon Levy The Van Leer Jerusalem InstituteSearch for more papers by this author First published: 15 December 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0068.2010.00792.xCitations: 30Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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