An interdisciplinary analysis of behavioral genetics : bridging philosophy and science

• Ano de defesa: 2024
• Autor(a) principal: Cotanda, Vicente Dall'igna
• Tipo de documento: Dissertação
• Tipo de acesso: Acesso aberto
• Idioma: eng
• Instituição de defesa: Pontif?cia Universidade Cat?lica do Rio Grande do Sul; Escola de Humanidades; Brasil; PUCRS; Programa de P?s-Gradua??o em Filosofia
• Palavras-chave em Português: Behavioral Genetics; Philosophy of Science; Philosophy of Biology; Nurture vs Nature; Gen?tica Comportamental; Filosofia da Ci?ncia; Filosofia da Biologia; Nature vs Nurture; CIENCIAS HUMANAS::FILOSOFIA
• Link de acesso: https://tede2.pucrs.br/tede2/handle/tede/11281

This thesis examines the historical but ongoing nature vs. nurture debate, tracing its roots from ancient Greek philosophy through the latest advancements in behavioral genetics. From a philosophical perspective, it examines the interplay between genetics and environment in shaping human behavior, analyzing the conceptual foundations, methodologies, and findings of behavioral genetics. This work also considers how research in behavior genetics, which aims to explore the constitutive forces of nature and nurture, is constructed interdisciplinarily, highlighting the epistemological challenges of understanding the development of human psychological differences. By integrating insights from various disciplines, this work aims to connect science with philosophy to enhance the conceptual clarity of behavioral genetics and demonstrate its relevance to broader philosophical and scientific discussions