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Bringing together the latest scientific advances and some of the most enduring subtle philosophical puzzles and problems, this book collects original historical and contemporary sources to explore the wide range of issues surrounding the nature of life. Selections ranging from Aristotle and Descartes to Sagan and Dawkins are organised around four broad themes covering classical discussions of life, the origins and extent of natural life, contemporary artificial life creations and the definition and meaning of 'life' in its most general form. Each section is preceded by an extensive introduction connecting the various ideas discussed in individual chapters and providing helpful background material for understanding them. With its interdisciplinary perspective, this fascinating collection is essential reading for scientists and philosophers interested in astrobiology, synthetic biology and the philosophy of life.
Introductions to the four sections provide philosophical and scientific background information helping the reader to understand the concepts explored
A selection of the most influential historical and contemporary writings on the nature of life gives the reader an excellent overview of the most important areas of debate
Interdisciplinary perspective provides the reader with a complete and well-informed understanding of the issues surrounding the nature of life
Preface
AcknowledgmentsIndex.
Περιγραφή
Bringing together the latest scientific advances and some of the most enduring subtle philosophical puzzles and problems, this book collects original historical and contemporary sources to explore the wide range of issues surrounding the nature of life. Selections ranging from Aristotle and Descartes to Sagan and Dawkins are organised around four broad themes covering classical discussions of life, the origins and extent of natural life, contemporary artificial life creations and the definition and meaning of 'life' in its most general form. Each section is preceded by an extensive introduction connecting the various ideas discussed in individual chapters and providing helpful background material for understanding them. With its interdisciplinary perspective, this fascinating collection is essential reading for scientists and philosophers interested in astrobiology, synthetic biology and the philosophy of life.
Introductions to the four sections provide philosophical and scientific background information helping the reader to understand the concepts explored
A selection of the most influential historical and contemporary writings on the nature of life gives the reader an excellent overview of the most important areas of debate
Interdisciplinary perspective provides the reader with a complete and well-informed understanding of the issues surrounding the nature of life