ISBN: 9781330421154 - the problem of individuality: a course of four lectures delivered before the university of london in october 1913 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, encompassing a series of lectures delivered by the author, delves into the complexities of defining individuality and seeking a deeper understanding of life processes. The author establishes a distinction between vitalism and mechanism, arguing against the prevailing machine-like theories of life. Through the exploration of embryological, restitutive, and adaptive processes in organisms, the author presents compelling evidence for the existence of a non-mechanical, vitalistic force. This force, termed "entelechy," is posited as responsible for the organization and arrangement of living systems. The book's insights challenge the traditional scientific paradigm and offer a profound perspective on the nature of life, emphasizing the intrinsic purposefulness and autonomy of living organisms. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…