Guesses At Purpose In Nature

Guesses At Purpose In Nature

William Powell James

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ética y filosofía moral
ISBN:
9781120289490
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Guesses at Purpose in Nature: With Especial Reference to Plants is a philosophical and scientific exploration of the purpose and design in the natural world, written by William Powell James and originally published in 1882. The book focuses on the study of plants and their adaptations, arguing that there is evidence of purpose and intentionality in their structure and behavior. James draws on a wide range of scientific and philosophical sources to support his arguments, including evolutionary theory, comparative anatomy, and the writings of philosophers such as Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill. He also explores the implications of his ideas for broader questions about the nature of the universe and the role of humanity within it. Despite its age, Guesses at Purpose in Nature remains a thought-provoking and influential work in the field of natural philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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