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The Science And Philosophy Of The Organism

The Science And Philosophy Of The Organism

Driesch, Hans

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesBiology

ISBN10: 116297530X
ISBN13: 9781162975306
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Science and Philosophy of the Organism is a comprehensive book written by Hans Driesch, a German biologist and philosopher. The book is a philosophical and scientific exploration of the concept of the organism, which is defined as a living system that is more than the sum of its individual parts.Driesch argues that the organism is a unique entity that cannot be reduced to its individual components, such as cells or organs. He proposes that the organism has a holistic nature, which means that it is greater than the sum of its parts and that it is capable of self-regulation and self-organization.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of biology, the nature of life, the concept of causality, and the relationship between science and philosophy. Driesch also examines the role of teleology in biology, which is the idea that living organisms have a purpose or goal.Throughout the book, Driesch uses examples from biology and other fields to illustrate his arguments, and he engages with the work of other philosophers and scientists to further develop his ideas. The Science and Philosophy of the Organism is a seminal work in the field of biology and philosophy, and it continues to be widely read and discussed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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