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1. Functions [videorecording]

   Santa Barbara, Calif. : Intellimation, 1991.

   Defines a function, develops an equation from real situations, and discusses domain and range.

2. Functions : selection and mechanisms

   Dordrecht : Springer, c2013.

   This volume handles in various perspectives the concept of function and the nature of functional explanations, topics much discussed since two major and conflicting accounts have been raised by Larry Wright and Robert Cummins' papers in the 1970s. Here, both Wright's 'etiological theory of functions' and Cummins' 'systemic' conception of functions are refined and elaborated in the light of current scientific practice, with papers showing how the 'etiological' theory faces several objections and may in reply be revisited, while its counterpart became ever more sophisticated, as researchers discovered fresh applications for it. Relying on a firm knowledge of the original positions and debates, this volume presents cutting-edge research evincing the complexities that today pertain in function theory in various sciences. Alongside original papers from authors central to the controversy, work by emerging researchers taking novel perspectives will add to the potential avenues to be followed in the future. Not only does the book adopt no a priori assumptions about the scope of functional explanations, it also incorporates material from several very different scientific domains, e.g. neurosciences, ecology, or technology. In general, functions are implemented in mechanisms; and functional explanations in biology have often an essential relation with natural selection. These two basic claims set the stage for this book's coverage of investigations concerning both 'functional' explanations, and the 'metaphysics' of functions. It casts new light on these claims, by testing them through their confrontation with scientific developments in biology, psychology, and recent developments concerning the metaphysics of realization. Rather than debating a single theory of functions, this book presents the richness of philosophical issues raised by functional discourse throughout the various sciences.

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3. Functions : new essays in the philosophy of psychology and biology

   Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.

   Topics include: a history of teleology and functional explanation; evolutionary biology and teleological thinking; functional explanations; teleos emantics; adaptational role and the philosophy of mind; and function, structure, and homology in the classification of traits.Fifteen leading contributors to philosophy of psychology and philosophy of biology present new essays on functions, specially written for this volume. In explaining aspects of the natural world, including the aspects of mind, scientists have frequently used the concept of function. But what are functions? These essays illuminate this crucial but problematic concept, and will be fascinating reading for philosophers and scientists alike.

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1. Functional Areas, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 2008-2010

   Netherlands. Topografische Dienst Kadaster

   2008

   This layer contains point features representing functional areas for Rotterdam, Netherlands, 2008-2010. It is part of the TOP10NL data set publishe...

2. Functional Areas, Amsterdam (East), Netherlands, 2008-2010

   Netherlands. Topografische Dienst Kadaster

   2008

   This layer contains point features representing functional areas for Amsterdam (East), Netherlands, 2008-2010. It is part of the TOP10NL data set p...

3. Functional Areas, Amsterdam (West), Netherlands, 2008-2010

   Netherlands. Topografische Dienst Kadaster

   2008

   This layer contains point features representing functional areas for Amsterdam (West), Netherlands, 2008-2010. It is part of the TOP10NL data set p...