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100 1 _aDriesch, Hans,
_d1867-1941
245 1 4 _aThe Science and Philosophy of the Organism
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aGifford lectures, 1907
500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-08
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Thiers Halliwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Science and Philosophy of the Organism" by Hans Driesch is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses a systematic exploration of biological topics relevant to the philosophy of nature, positioning Driesch as a vital contributor to the discourse on organismal biology. The author aims to establish a definitive framework regarding vitalism, the characteristics of biological systems, and the developmental processes of organisms, particularly focusing on how these elements relate to broader philosophical inquiries. The beginning of the book introduces Driesch's motivations and context for delivering the Gifford Lectures at the University of Aberdeen. He outlines his intent to engage with biological phenomena in a way that transcends mere empirical observation, leading into a philosophy that examines natural processes. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the interactive dynamics between scientific discoveries and their philosophical implications, particularly in relation to development and the essence of life itself. The opening portion sets the stage for a thorough investigation into both empirical and theoretical aspects of biology, using specific case studies from embryology, notably that of sea-urchins, providing a rich foundation for future discussions on the organism's nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience -- Philosophy
653 _aOrganism (Philosophy)
653 _aBiology -- Philosophy
830 0 _aGifford lectures, 1907
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44388
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