Life and Mind a Philosophical Quest.
In this bold, provocative account, the author argues that the phenomena of life and mind elude purely materialistic explanations. Living matter occupies a unique phase of existence which results from the complex transformation of its biochemical synergies. Analogous phase changes account for mind an...
| Основен автор: | Lawrenz, Jurgen. |
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| Формат: | Електронен |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
Newcastle upon Tyne :
Cambridge Scholars Pub.,
2012.
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| Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=523878 |
| Подобни документи: |
Print version::
Life and Mind : A Philosophical Quest. |
| Резюме: |
In this bold, provocative account, the author argues that the phenomena of life and mind elude purely materialistic explanations. Living matter occupies a unique phase of existence which results from the complex transformation of its biochemical synergies. Analogous phase changes account for mind and self-reflexive consciousness. A central role in the living state is played by intelligence, which has not been recognised as a non-negotiable precondition of organic existence. Yet the concept of ... |
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| Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (421 pages) |
| Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781443843973 1443843970 |