The Problem of Individuality: A Course of Four Lectures Delivered Before the University of London in October 1913 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore how early 20th‑century thinkers linked science and philosophy to explain life, order, and becoming.
This nonfiction work surveys major ideas about wholeness, vitalism, and the nature of reality, with a focus on how concepts like space, time, and causality shape our understanding of living systems and the world.
In readable, structured lectures, the author traces how order theory tries to ground nature in rational principles, while debating whether freedom and predetermination can coexist with empirical knowledge. The discussions connect historical figures and modern critiques to illuminate the ongoing dialogue about science, metaphysics, and the philosophy of life.- Key terms and concepts: wholeness, becoming, and the theory of order
- Critical look at vitality, nature, and causality in scientific thinking
- Connections between embryology, evolution, and metaphysical questions
- Evaluation of different philosophical positions on predetermination and free becoming
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, encompassing a series of lectures delivered by the author, delves into the complexities of defining individuality and seeking a deeper understanding of life processes. The author establishes a distinction between vitalism and mechanism, arguing against the prevailing machine-like theories of life. Through the exploration of embryological, restitutive, and adaptive processes in organisms, the author presents compelling evidence for the existence of a non-mechanical, vitalistic force. This force, termed "entelechy," is posited as responsible for the organization and arrangement of living systems. The book's insights challenge the traditional scientific paradigm and offer a profound perspective on the nature of life, emphasizing the intrinsic purposefulness and autonomy of living organisms. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330421154_0
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