Explains how scientific practices are influenced by the philosophy of science, outlining what science is and why it is important.
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Niklas Janz is a professor in evolutionary insect ecology at Stockholm University, Sweden. His research has mainly focussed on the evolutionary association between insects and plants. He has taught extensively on ecology, evolutionary biology, and the philosophy of science. He has also published two novels for young adults.
Sören Nylin is a professor of animal ecology at Stockholm University, Sweden, where he also teaches theoretical and practical aspects of science. He has published a large number of scientific articles, primarily on insect evolutionary ecology, and is an elected member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
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