Are birds dinosaurs? Matt Haber shows how tackling this question raises a big metaphysical question: the nature of identity. He draws lessons about how the paleontological distinginction between typology and transformation, on how to do metaphysics, and on how philosophy can challenge our preconceptions.
Read MoreIs Internal/External Eternal?
Biological theory has long been marked by a debate between 'internalists' and 'externalists'. Trevor Pearce sets the distinction in an historical context and argues that in this case, we'd do better by focusing on epistemic rather than conceptual questions.
Read MoreFrom Bonebeds to Paleoecology
Using work in Dinosaur Provincial Park as an example, Don Brinkman explores how focusing on paleoecology - thinking about extinct animals as living creatures embedded in populations and environments - transformed the practice of paleontology.
Read MoreA Crush of Ceratopsids
Recent ceratopsid finds are opening up our understanding of these horned giants, Ben Borkovic reports...
Read MoreWhat evidential role should (ancient) DNA play in paleoanthropology?
Evidence from DNA is extremely powerful - but what role should it play in reconstructing the evolutionary history of hominids?
Read MoreOvercoming underdetermination
Fossil preparators separate fossil from rock using great skill and care, guest blogger Caitlin Wylie examines how...
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