A5052471655- Philosophy and History of Science
- Philosophy and Theoretical Science
- Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics
- History and Theory of Mathematics
- Computability, Logic, AI Algorithms
- Quantum Mechanics and Applications
- Ecosystem dynamics and resilience
- Philosophy, Science, and History
- Bayesian Modeling and Causal Inference
- Corporate Governance and Law
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
- Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation
- Classical Philosophy and Thought
- Logic, Reasoning, and Knowledge
- Mathematical and Theoretical Analysis
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Advanced Algebra and Logic
- Science and Climate Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
- Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
The University of Sydney
2012-2023
Munich School of Philosophy
2020
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
2020
institut Camille-Jordan
2014-2017
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
2014-2017
University of Notre Dame
2014-2017
University of Florence
2014-2017
University of Gothenburg
2014-2017
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2014-2017
University of Edinburgh
2014-2017
Uncertainty is pervasive in ecology where the difficulties of dealing with sources uncertainty are exacerbated by variation system itself. Attempts at classifying have, for most part, focused exclusively on epistemic uncertainty. In this paper we classify into two main categories: (uncertainty determinate facts) and linguistic language). We provide a classification under categories demonstrate how each impacts applications conservation biology. particular, importance recognizing effect...
Looks at the Quine–Putnam indispensability argument in philosophy of mathematics. This urges us to place mathematical entities on same ontological footing as other theoretical indispensable our best scientific theories. The has come under serious scrutiny recent times, with many influential philosophers unconvinced its cogency. book outlines considerable detail, before defending it against various challenges.Although focus is squarely argument, order appreciate argument's full force,...
A number of people have recently argued for a structural approach to accounting the applications mathematics. Such an has been called "the mapping account". According this view, applicability mathematics is fully accounted by appreciating relevant similarities between empirical system under study and used in investigation that system. This account requires truth applied mathematical assertions, but it does not require existence objects. In paper, we discuss shortcomings account, show how...
Abstract “Offsetting” habitat destruction has widespread appeal as an instrument for balancing economic growth with biodiversity conservation. Requiring proponents to pay the nontrivial costs of loss encourages sensitive planning approaches. Offsetting, biobanking, and biodiverse carbon sequestration schemes will play important role in conserving under increasing human pressures. However, untenable assumptions existing are undermining their benefits. Policies that allow be offset by...
Summary Policy‐makers and managers in natural resource management (NRM) often complain that researchers are out of touch. Researchers policy‐makers make poorly informed decisions. In this article, we report on a meeting between researchers, convened to identify practical solutions improve engagement these camps. A necessary starting point is every researcher policy‐maker should understand, tap into, the motivations reward systems other when seeking engagement. For example, can be motivated...
Abstract The development of a new carbon economy has the potential to offer win–win outcomes for environments and economies. Large‐scale tree plantations are expected play major role in economies but could have negative ecological economic consequences when key environmental values such as biodiversity conservation not considered. We discuss three “bio‐perversities”—negative biodiversity—that result from inappropriate plantation programs aimed solely at reducing atmospheric dioxide...
Journal Article There is No Easy Road to Nominalism Get access Mark Colyvan University of Sydney mcolyvan@usyd.edu.au Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Mind, Volume 119, Issue 474, April 2010, Pages 285–306, https://doi.org/10.1093/mind/fzq014 Published: 15 June 2010
David Malament argued that Hartry Field's nominalisation program is unlikely to be able deal with non-space-time theories such as phase-space theories. We give a specific example of theory and argue this presentation the delivers explanations are not available in classical theory. This suggests even if can nominalised, resulting will have explanatory power original. Phase-space thus raise problems for nominalists go beyond Malament's initial concerns.
A famous ecologist and a philosopher of science team up to offer fresh new approach population biology ecology. Challenging the traditionally accepted Lotka-Volterra model, which is based on predator-prey interactions, this model emphasizes maternal effects, specifically significance mother's interest in success her female offspring.
The Eleatic Principle or causal criterion is a test that entities must pass in order to gain admission some philosophers’ ontology. This principle justifies belief only those which power can be attributed, is, bring about changes the world. idea of such rather important modem ontology, since it neither without intuitive appeal nor influential supporters. Its supporters have included David Armstrong (1978, Vol2, 5), Brian Ellis (1990, 22) and Hartry Field (1989, 68) name but few. Clearly...
We address the question of whether there are laws in ecology. Although has been a great deal recent interest this topic, much relevant debate conducted under some common misconceptions about what nature are. Once these cleared up, case for ecology having is stronger. Indeed, we suggest that no better or worse than physics.
In this paper we explore the connections between ethics and decision theory. particular, consider question of whether theory carries with it a bias towards consequentialist ethical theories. We argue that there are plausible versions other theories can be accommodated by "standard" theory, but also variations these less easily accommodated. So while is not exclusively consequentialist, necessarily ethically neutral. Moreover, even if our decision-theoretic models get right answers vis-à-vis...
In an approach to vagueness using the paraconsistent logic LP, borderline cases of vague predicates are contradictory — logical gluts.1 'Finding Tolerance without Gluts' (Beall 2014),2 Jc Beall argues against such account vagueness. He constructs alternative theory, and that '[t]he result enjoys all virtues LP solution but gluts' (p. 794). concludes his is therefore preferable solution. what follows, we will demonstrate this not case: Beall's does do things a can do. fact, it other way...