02431cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500810014826400510022930000470028033600260032733700260035333800360037950000310041552014510044653400450189765300280194265300110197065300190198165300450200085600430204599900170208826321UtSlPG20260610133613.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBD1 aLodge, Oliver, Sir,d1851-194010aLife and Matter: A Criticism of Professor Haeckel's "Riddle of the Universe" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-08-15  a"Life and Matter: A Criticism of Professor Haeckel's 'Riddle of the Universe'" by Sir Oliver Lodge is a scientific critique written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the philosophical discourse surrounding materialism and the concept of monism as presented by Professor Ernst Haeckel, specifically aiming to critique and reevaluate Haeckel’s conclusions about the relationship between life and matter. Lodge seeks to clarify misconceptions about the nature of life, consciousness, and their connection to material existence, emphasizing a more nuanced understanding of these complex subjects.  The opening of "Life and Matter" sets the stage for an in-depth discussion on the philosophical implications of Haeckel's ideas. Lodge begins by establishing the context of scientific inquiry versus philosophy, cautioning against the extreme conclusions drawn by materialists like Haeckel, who equate the essence of life solely with material processes. He critiques Haeckel's perspectives on the unity of mind and matter, challenging the assumption that consciousness is merely a byproduct of physical interactions. Instead, Lodge advocates for a more comprehensive approach that considers the interplay of various forces, both material and immaterial, and raises questions about the true nature of existence, promoting a rational exploration of life's complexities beyond mere physicality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhilosophy and religion  aMonism  aLife -- Origin  aHaeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919. Welträthsel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26321  c67265d67265