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#1023 Francesca Bellazzi: Biochemical Kinds and Functions, Genes, and Virtue Ethics

The Dissenter

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Understanding Heart Functions in Evolution

This chapter explores the biological functions of the heart, emphasizing its primary role in pumping blood and the implications of evolutionary history on defining its functions. It also discusses the philosophical debate surrounding the distinction between functions and byproducts, particularly in the context of the heart's sound production.

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