New Work on Biosignatures

IF 1.8 1区哲学 0 PHILOSOPHY

MIND Pub Date : 2023-10-12 DOI:10.1093/mind/fzad050

Christopher Cowie

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Abstract

Abstract The search for extraterrestrial life centres on the search for ‘biosignatures’. Yet there is little agreement within the scientific community with respect to what exactly it is for something to be a biosignature. Existing accounts are presented and criticised. An alternative is provided that resolves problems with existing accounts by distinguishing clearly between types and tokens.

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生物签名的新研究

寻找外星生命的核心是寻找“生物特征”。然而，在科学界，对于什么是生物特征，几乎没有达成一致意见。现有的描述被展示和批评。提供了一种替代方案，通过明确区分类型和令牌来解决现有帐户的问题。

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MIND PHILOSOPHY-

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3.10

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5.60%

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期刊介绍： Mind has long been a leading journal in philosophy. For well over 100 years it has presented the best of cutting edge thought from epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophy of logic, and philosophy of mind. Mind continues its tradition of excellence today. Mind has always enjoyed a strong reputation for the high standards established by its editors and receives around 350 submissions each year. The editor seeks advice from a large number of expert referees, including members of the network of Associate Editors and his international advisers. Mind is published quarterly.