Functions in Ecosystem Ecology: A Defense of the Systemic Capacity Account

In this essay, I argue that the selected effects approach to ecosystem functions is inadequate and defend the adequacy of the systemic capacity account. I additionally argue that rival persistence enhancing and organizational approaches face serious problems when applied to ecosystem ecology. Lastly...

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Published in:Philosophical topics 2019-03, Vol.47 (1), p.167-180
Main Author: Odenbaugh, Jay
Format: Article
Language:English
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Ecosystems
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Summary:In this essay, I argue that the selected effects approach to ecosystem functions is inadequate and defend the adequacy of the systemic capacity account. I additionally argue that rival persistence enhancing and organizational approaches face serious problems when applied to ecosystem ecology. Lastly, I explore how the systemic capacity approach applies to recent experimental work on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
ISSN:0276-2080
2154-154X
DOI:10.5840/PHILTOPICS20194719