The question of whether biologists should continue to use the
Linnaean hierarchy has been a hotly debated issue. Invented before
the introduction of evolutionary theory, Linnaeus's system of
classifying organisms is based on outdated theoretical assumptions,
and is thought to be unable to provide accurate biological
classifications. Marc Ereshefsky argues that biologists should
abandon the Linnaean system and adopt an alternative that is more
in line with evolutionary theory. He traces the evolution of the
Linnaean hierarchy from its introduction to the present. He
illustrates how the continued use of this system hampers our
ability to classify the organic world, and then goes on to make
specific recommendations for a post-Linnaean method of
classification. Accessible to a wide range of readers by providing
introductory chapters to the philosophy of classification and the
taxonomy of biology, the book will interest both scholars and
students of biology and the philosophy of science.
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