Do Linking‐Expression Substitutions Mitigate Deterministic Interpretations of Genetic Information?
It is a common concern that broader audiences interpret scientific information about the genetic correlates and causes of complex human traits in an overly deterministic manner. A frequently proposed way to address this issue is to carefully select the linking expressions used to describe gene–trait...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Applied Philosophy Vol. 43; no. 4; pp. 973 - 997 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Aug2026
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