Mechanism, Life and Personality (Paperback)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Tradd Street Press, 2026

1025831233 / 9781025831237

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Paperback. "Mechanism, Life and Personality; An Examination of the Mechanistic Theory of Life and Mind" is a profound philosophical and scientific inquiry into the nature of biological existence and human consciousness. Written by the distinguished physiologist J. S. Haldane, this work challenges the prevailing mechanistic view that life can be reduced entirely to physical and chemical processes. Haldane argues for a more holistic understanding of biology, suggesting that the phenomena of life and personality transcend simple mechanical explanations.Throughout the text, Haldane examines the limitations of the mechanistic theory in explaining the purposeful behavior of living organisms and the complexities of human experience. He explores the relationship between the physical body and the conscious self, ultimately advocating for a synthesis that recognizes the unique reality of personality. This book remains a significant contribution to the philosophy of science, offering timeless insights into the debate between vitalism and mechanism. It is essential reading for those interested in the history of biology, the philosophy of mind, and the fundamental questions of what it means to be alive and human.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Détails bibliographiques

Titre
Mechanism, Life and Personality (Paperback)
Auteur
John Scott Haldane
Éditeur
Tradd Street Press
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1025831233
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781025831237

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