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On the foundations of biological systematics

On the foundations of biological systematics The foundations of systematics lie in ontology, not in subjective epistemology. Systems and their elements should be distinguished from classes; only the latter are constructed from similarities. The term classification should be restricted to ordering into classes; ordering according to systematic relations may be called systematization. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Acta Biotheoretica Springer Journals

On the foundations of biological systematics

Acta Biotheoretica , Volume 23 (4) – Apr 9, 2005

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Springer Journals
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Subject
Philosophy; Philosophy of Biology; Evolutionary Biology
ISSN
0001-5342
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1572-8358
DOI
10.1007/BF01556343
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Abstract

The foundations of systematics lie in ontology, not in subjective epistemology. Systems and their elements should be distinguished from classes; only the latter are constructed from similarities. The term classification should be restricted to ordering into classes; ordering according to systematic relations may be called systematization.

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Acta BiotheoreticaSpringer Journals

Published: Apr 9, 2005

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