Isbn: 9780892815357 - a new science of life: the hypothesis of morphic resonance (4 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. P/O last name to half-title page, else fine copy with sharp edges and crease-free spine. BP/Science/Biology.

Card Covers. 272pp. 3rd edition. Large 8vo. Glue marks on the Cover. Pages slightly sunned. slightly used. ISBN 0892815353.

Softcover. Zustand: Like New. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 1995, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> In New Science of Life: The Hypothesis of Morphic Resonance, Rupert Sheldrake, a Cambridge-trained biologist, presents a provocative exploration of how the past influences the present through a concept he terms morphic resonance. Sheldrake posits that the learned behaviours and forms of organisms from the past serve as guiding influences for their contemporary counterparts, challenging conventional biological explanations. His hypothesis addresses phenomena such as why rats that have learnt to navigate a maze seem to have an advantage when similar experiments are conducted elsewhere, suggesting a connection across time and space.The book invites readers to reconsider fundamental assumptions regarding life and consciousness. Sheldrake proposes that natural regularities function more like habits developed over time rather than fixed laws, suggesting a more dynamic interplay between organisms and their environments. This perspective has incited significant debate, provoking both acclaim from progressive scientists and criticism from the established scientific community.The initial release of A New Science of Life caused considerable controversy, with the British journal Nature infamously criticising it as ?the best candidate for burning,? illustrating the polarising nature of Sheldrake's ideas. Through his expansive exploration of morphic resonance, Sheldrake seeks to expand our understanding of biology and consciousness, making a case for a new dimension to scientific inquiry that acknowledges the influences of the past on present behaviours. His work urges readers to explore the boundaries of science, as well as the implications of interconnectedness across time and species. …