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The Role of Embryonic Induction in Creating Self

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Organism and the Origins of Self

Part of the book series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science ((BSPS,volume 129))

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Since our general topic is the creation of self, I wish to discuss the role of embryonic induction in the self-creation of the embryo. First, however, I must speak in general terms concerning the embryo as self.

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Gilbert, S.F. (1991). The Role of Embryonic Induction in Creating Self. In: Tauber, A.I. (eds) Organism and the Origins of Self. Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, vol 129. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3406-4_17

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