Philosophy and astrobiology: In search of the recipe for life

Authors

  • Octavio González-Luna Centro de Investigación en Recursos Energéticos y Sustentables, Universidad Veracruzana, Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, México. Centro Universitario Bonpland & Humboldt, Cuernavaca, Morelos, México.

Keywords:

Life, Astrobiology, Philosophy of biology

Abstract

This reflective analysis presents the challenges science has faced in defining the object of study of biology: life. It describes the essential characteristics needed to define life as we know it and explores the implications of discovering other forms of life in the universe.

References

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Catling, D. C. (2013). Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/actrade/9780199586455.001.0001

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2025-01-09

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González-Luna, O. (2025). Philosophy and astrobiology: In search of the recipe for life. Revista De divulgación científica IBIO, 7(1), 218. Retrieved from http://revistaibio.com/ojs33/index.php/main/article/view/218

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Microorganisms at your service

Section

Raise awareness

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