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313A metaphorical history of DNA patentsRivista Italiana di Filosofia del Linguaggio 10 (2): 49-63. 2016.The aim of this paper is to retrace the history of genetic patents, analyzing the metaphors used in the public debate, in patent offices, and in courtrooms. I have identified three frames with corresponding metaphor clusters: the first is the industrial frame, built around the idea that DNA is a chemical; the second is the informational frame, assembled around the concept of genetic information; last is the soul frame, based on the idea that DNA is or contains the essence of the individual.
Areas of Specialization
Philosophy of Law |
Philosophy of Biology |
Areas of Interest
Epistemology |
Philosophy of Language |
General Philosophy of Science |