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100 1 _aLodge, Oliver, Sir,
_d1851-1940
245 1 0 _aLife and Matter: A Criticism of Professor Haeckel's "Riddle of the Universe"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-08-15
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilosophy and religion
653 _aMonism
653 _aLife -- Origin
653 _aHaeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919. Welträthsel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26321
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