Overview

""Life, Mind and Spirit"" is a seminal philosophical treatise exploring the concept of emergent evolution and the intricate relationship between biological existence and the human psyche. Authored by the renowned psychologist and philosopher C. Lloyd Morgan, this work delves into the hierarchical structure of the natural world, tracing the development of complexity from basic physical properties to the emergence of conscious thought and spiritual awareness. Morgan presents a systematic vision of a world in which life and mind are not separate from the material universe but are instead integral expressions of its evolving nature. Through rigorous analysis, he examines how vital processes and mental phenomena arise from simpler foundations, eventually culminating in what he identifies as the spiritual aspect of existence. This book remains a foundational text for those interested in the philosophy of science, the history of psychology, and the metaphysical implications of evolutionary theory. ""Life, Mind and Spirit"" offers a sophisticated attempt to reconcile the deterministic laws of nature with the creative and purposeful qualities of the human spirit. 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.

Full Product Details

9781025797434

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available