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In this book, philosophers of biology explore central concepts and key issues in biology education. It covers a variety of topics ranging from traditional ones to contemporary ones, such as genomics, systems biology or evolutionary developmental biology.

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This book brings together for the first time philosophers of biology to write about some of the most central concepts and issues in their field from the perspective of biology education. The chapters of the book cover a variety of topics ranging from traditional ones, such as biological explanation, biology and religion or biology and ethics, to contemporary ones, such as genomics, systems biology or evolutionary developmental biology. Each of the 30 chapters covers the respective philosophical literature in detail and makes specific suggestions for biology education.

The aim of this book is to inform biology educators, undergraduate and graduate students in biology and related fields, students in teacher training programs, and curriculum developers about the current state of discussion on the major topics in the philosophy of biology and its implications for teaching biology. In addition, the book can be valuable to philosophers of biology as an introductory text in undergraduate and graduate courses.

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"The Philosophy of Biology: A Companion for Educators delivers on its promise of demonstrating that philosophical discussions of biology have a great deal to contribute to biology education. Indeed, the numerous essays it contains provide a wide range of practical pedagogical recommendations that teachers can implement in their classes. ... institutions will have the sense and foresight to stock one or more copies of this hefty tome in their libraries so that it attains the wide readership it undoubtedly deserves." (Daniel J. Nicholson, History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences, January, 2016)

"A most useful addition to the scholarly resources available to both science educators and science education researchers. The volume gathers several well-known scholars in the philosophy of biology, addressing a large range of topics in good quality and generally accessible chapters. ... this is a highly commendable book, which will find a natural and deserved place in the library ... . a book to be carefully read and, above all, put to good use in our classrooms and inquiries." (Charbel N. El-Hani, International History, Philosophy and Science Teaching Group IHPST Newsletter/Science & Education, May, 2014)
"This impressive volume-the first of its kind-explores some of the most pressing issues in the philosophy of biology from the perspective of biology education ... . is intended for biology teachers, undergraduate students of biology and philosophy of biology, curriculum developers and philosophers of biology. ... each chapter offers an extensive literature review, which would be of tremendous help to anyone looking to explore further the area of focus. ... Overall, the book makes valuable contributions ... ." (Costas Mannouris, Metascience, October, 2013)

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