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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book grapples with a profound question: can life be understood simply as a complex mechanism? The author delves into the history of scientific thought, tracing the evolution of ideas from the mechanistic theories of Descartes to the challenges posed by vitalism and the emergence of Darwin's theory of natural selection. He examines the limitations of traditional approaches to understanding life, highlighting the inadequacy of purely physical and chemical explanations for the intricate and delicate workings of living organisms. The author explores the remarkable precision with which living systems regulate their internal environments, emphasizing the subtle nature of these processes. This book offers a fascinating journey through the heart of scientific inquiry, prompting us to reconsider our assumptions about the nature of life and the limits of human knowledge. The author's insights challenge us to move beyond simplistic reductionist views and embrace a deeper understanding of the complexity and wonder of the living world. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330389447_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330389447
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330389447
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