Table of Contents

Preface Introduction. Natural Teleology David J. Buller 1. Functions Larry Wright 2. Function Analysis Robert Cummins 3. Proper Functions Ruth Garrett Millikan 4. Functions John Bigelow and Robert Pargetter 5. An Ambiguity in the Notion 'Function" Ruth Garrett Millikan 6. The Teleological Notion 'Function' Karen Neander 7. Functional Analysis and Proper Functions Paul E. Griffiths 8. Function and Design Philip Kitcher 9. Functions: Consensus Without Unity Peter Godfrey-Smith 10. A Modern History Theory of Functions Peter Godfrey-Smith 11. Malfunctioning Karen Neander 12. The Misuse of Sober's Selection for/Selection of Distinction Richard Goode and Paul E. Griffiths 13. Biological Function, Adaptation, and Natural Design Colin Allen and Marc Bekoff 14. A Taxonomy of Functions Denis Walsh and Andre Ariew 15. Etiological Theories of Functions: A Geographical Survey David J. Buller References Contributors Index

About the Author

David J. Buller is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Northern Illinois University.

Reviews

"The debate about functions has become rather complex, and with articles being published hither and yon, it's been very difficult to follow. Buller has selected very readable and important essays, ones that track the course of the debate quite nicely. I was delighted to have them all collected, edited, and organized for me." -Barbara L. Horan, Georgia Southern University