Dan Nicholson

Dan Nicholson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at George Mason University, delves into the nuances of Erwin Schrödinger's influential work, What Is Life? Revisited. They explore Schrödinger's motivations and how his physics background shaped his perspective on biology. Nicholson critiques the mechanistic view of cells, arguing genetic determinism misinterprets Schrödinger's ideas. He emphasizes the importance of a pluralistic approach to understanding biology, warning against overreliance on metaphors. Archival discoveries unveil Schrödinger's intent to clarify misconceptions about indeterminacy in biology.