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Life and Habit

Life and Habit

Classic Publishers

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PhilosophySports GeneralEvolution

ISBN10: 1025796969
ISBN13: 9781025796963
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 286
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Life and Habit is a provocative and influential exploration of the intersection between biology, memory, and evolution. In this work, the author challenges the prevailing scientific theories of his time, specifically the Darwinian focus on natural selection, by proposing that heredity is essentially a form of unconscious memory. The text argues that the complex behaviors and physical traits of living organisms are not merely the result of chance, but are instead habits developed by ancestors and passed down through generations until they become instinctive.

In this witty and intellectually stimulating work, the narrative bridges the gap between science and philosophy, examining how the repetition of actions leads to mastery and, eventually, to the loss of conscious awareness of those very actions. By treating the embryo as an entity with a memory of its previous lives, Life and Habit offers a unique perspective on the continuity of life and the nature of identity. This volume remains a significant text for those interested in the history of evolutionary thought, the development of Lamarckian ideas, and philosophical inquiries into the mind-body connection. The author's accessible prose and sharp logic make this a compelling read for scholars and general readers alike.

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