Analytical Biology

actual alternative analysis animal appropriate assumed assumptions atomic biological progress biologists carbon dioxide caterpillars causal connexions causal determination characteristics coenetic variable complex concept of adaptation concept of directive defined definition of directive degree denote directively correlated variables energy entropy environment epistemically independent equations exact example existence fact finite formal free energy functional relationships fundamental given gun's line hypothetical variations idea implies individual initial instance instinctive behaviour integrated social unit interpretation involved line of fire living organisms living systems macroscopic mathematical maze meaning mechanical stability merely morphogenetic field natural development natural selection objective parameters phenomena philosophy phylogenetic adaptation physical system physical variables physiological possible precise processes purpose-like character quantum R₁ refers regeneration regulation relation respect response rifleman scientific sense short-term directive correlations state-parameters t₁ target teleological tion tive correlation ultimate focal condition vague vital activities vitalists