Let’s talk about (biological) sex—part II

Philosophy and biology, by Midjourney.

Summary: This second part of a two-part essay dives deeper into why some philosophers want to get rid of the concept of biological sex in science. They point to examples like all-female lizard species that reproduce without males, suggesting these exceptions make the whole concept shaky. The real kicker comes halfway through when the philosophers reveal their main concern: they worry that the biological concept of sex is being misused to discriminate against...

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Published on February 27, 2025 03:03
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