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LoC No.: 05004789

Uniform Title: Die lebenswunder. English

Title: The Wonders of Life: A Popular Study of Biological Philosophy

Note: Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Giovanni Fini, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, David
Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "The Wonders of Life: A Popular Study of Biological Philosophy" by Ernst Haeckel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive exploration of biological philosophy, building upon the author's earlier work, "The Riddle of the Universe." Haeckel delves into the intricacies of life, the nature of living organisms, and the principles of monistic philosophy, providing insight into biological phenomena and their underpinnings. The beginning of the book introduces the central themes of truth and the pursuit of knowledge, positioning biology within the larger framework of natural philosophy. Haeckel discusses the relationship between science and philosophy, asserting that true understanding emerges from a blend of empirical observation and rational thought. He critiques dualistic theories and emphasizes a monistic approach, promoting the idea that knowledge is inherently tied to physiological processes within the brain. In doing so, he sets the stage for a detailed examination of life, its definitions, and its complexities throughout the remainder of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919

Translator: McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955

EBook No.: 46652

Published: Aug 22, 2014

Downloads: 120

Language: English

Subject: Biology

Subject: Evolution (Biology)

Subject: Life -- Origin

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 05004789

Uniform Title: Die lebenswunder. English

Title: The Wonders of Life: A Popular Study of Biological Philosophy

Note: Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Giovanni Fini, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, David
Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned
images of public domain material from the Google Print
project.)

Summary: "The Wonders of Life: A Popular Study of Biological Philosophy" by Ernst Haeckel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive exploration of biological philosophy, building upon the author's earlier work, "The Riddle of the Universe." Haeckel delves into the intricacies of life, the nature of living organisms, and the principles of monistic philosophy, providing insight into biological phenomena and their underpinnings. The beginning of the book introduces the central themes of truth and the pursuit of knowledge, positioning biology within the larger framework of natural philosophy. Haeckel discusses the relationship between science and philosophy, asserting that true understanding emerges from a blend of empirical observation and rational thought. He critiques dualistic theories and emphasizes a monistic approach, promoting the idea that knowledge is inherently tied to physiological processes within the brain. In doing so, he sets the stage for a detailed examination of life, its definitions, and its complexities throughout the remainder of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919

Translator: McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955

EBook No.: 46652

Published: Aug 22, 2014

Downloads: 120

Language: English

Subject: Biology

Subject: Evolution (Biology)

Subject: Life -- Origin

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.