Isbn: 9781025326344 - the science and philosophy (5 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Science and Philosophy' is a profound exploration of the conceptual foundations that bridge the natural sciences and philosophical inquiry. Based on a series of celebrated lectures, this work delves into the fundamental nature of life and the limitations of purely mechanistic interpretations in biology. J.S. Haldane challenges the prevailing reductionist views of his era, arguing for a holistic understanding of organisms that integrates physical processes with the purposeful coordination inherent in living systems.The text examines the relationship between the physical sciences and the study of biology, positing that the principles of physics and chemistry, while essential, are insufficient to fully explain the complex phenomena of life. Through a rigorous analysis of physiological observation and philosophical reasoning, the author explores themes of organicism and the philosophical implications of scientific discovery. 'The Science and Philosophy' remains a significant contribution to the philosophy of science, offering readers a deep dive into the intellectual struggle to reconcile the material world with the complexities of biological existence and human perception. This work is essential for those interested in the history of scientific thought and the enduring questions concerning the nature of reality.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "The Science and Philosophy" is a profound exploration of the conceptual foundations that bridge the natural sciences and philosophical inquiry. Based on a series of celebrated lectures, this work delves into the fundamental nature of life and the limitations of purely mechanistic interpretations in biology. J.S. Haldane challenges the prevailing reductionist views of his era, arguing for a holistic understanding of organisms that integrates physical processes with the purposeful coordination inherent in living systems.The text examines the relationship between the physical sciences and the study of biology, positing that the principles of physics and chemistry, while essential, are insufficient to fully explain the complex phenomena of life. Through a rigorous analysis of physiological observation and philosophical reasoning, the author explores themes of organicism and the philosophical implications of scientific discovery. "The Science and Philosophy" remains a significant contribution to the philosophy of science, offering readers a deep dive into the intellectual struggle to reconcile the material world with the complexities of biological existence and human perception. This work is essential for those interested in the history of scientific thought and the enduring questions concerning the nature of reality.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…