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The Nature of Living Matter
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PhilosophyBiologyHistory & Philosophy of Science
ISBN13: 9781025863351
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Nature of Living Matter is a profound exploration of the intersection between biology and philosophy, written by the distinguished scientist and humanist Lancelot Thomas Hogben. The work addresses the fundamental questions of what constitutes life and how biological phenomena can be understood through the lens of rigorous scientific inquiry. Hogben challenges the prevailing vitalist perspectives of his time, advocating for a mechanistic and materialist approach to understanding the biological world.
The text delves into the principles of genetics, physiology, and evolutionary theory, seeking to establish a robust framework for the life sciences that is free from metaphysical conjecture. By examining the chemical and physical properties of living organisms, Hogben emphasizes the continuity between the animate and inanimate worlds. This work remains a significant contribution to the philosophy of science, offering a clear-eyed defense of scientific naturalism and the potential for empirical methods to unravel the mysteries of existence. The Nature of Living Matter serves as both a historical snapshot of early 20th-century biological thought and an enduring argument for the power of objective, evidence-based science.
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