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The Phenomenon of Life

The Phenomenon of Life Toward a Philosophical Biology - Northwestern University Studies in Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy

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A classic of phenomenology and existentialism, The Phenomenon of Life sets forth a systematic and comprehensive philosophy--an existential interpretation of biological facts laid out in support of his claim that the mind is prefigured throughout organic existence. Hans Jonas shows how life-forms present themselves on an ascending scale of perception and freedom of action, a scale reaching its apex in a human being's capacity for thought and morally responsible behaviour.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780810117495
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Imprint: Northwestern University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 113.8
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 303
Weight: 450g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 18mm