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The spectrum that bridges the distance between the philosophy of biology and the philosophy of cognitive sciences is paved with shared concepts such as cognition, evolution, genetics and teleology, among many others. The existence of such shared areas of interest indicates the suitability and significance of volumes like the one presented here. But while the abovementioned concepts are becoming increasingly prominent in researchers’ agendas, there is a lack of a cohesive view that brings together these topics in a single compilation. It is for this reason that Life and Mind aims to provide a shared platform where both of these disciplines are intertwined and related, fostering new perspectives for thinking philosophically about life and its various aspects in a comprehensive manner.
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Sanjuán, M., Viejo, J.M. (2023). Life and Mind: An Introduction. In: Viejo, J.M., Sanjuán, M. (eds) Life and Mind. Interdisciplinary Evolution Research, vol 8. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-30304-3_1
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