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    • Philosophy of Science
    • Cancer Biology
    • Medical Ethics

    Background:

    • Cancers arise from transformed human cells, posing unique biological and philosophical challenges.
    • Understanding cancer requires grappling with its disruption and exploitation of multicellular organization.
    • Anya Plutynski's monograph, "Explaining Cancer: Finding Order in Disorder" (2018), addresses these complexities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze key themes in Plutynski's "Explaining Cancer: Finding Order in Disorder."
    • To defend Christopher Boorse's account of disease against Plutynski's critiques.
    • To evaluate Plutynski's treatment of scientific explanation in the context of cancer.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical analysis of concepts related to cancer and disease.
    • Critical engagement with Plutynski's arguments and theories.
    • Defense of established philosophical accounts of disease.

    Main Results:

    • The essay outlines Plutynski's discussion of philosophical problems posed by cancer.
    • It provides a defense of Boorse's disease theory against Plutynski's criticisms.
    • Concerns are raised regarding Plutynski's approach to scientific explanation.

    Conclusions:

    • Plutynski's work offers valuable insights into the peculiarities of cancer and its theoretical understanding.
    • The essay supports Boorse's disease model while suggesting refinements in explaining cancer.
    • Further philosophical examination of scientific explanation in cancer research is warranted.