The Philosophy of Biology [Paperback]

Originally published in 1914, this book examines several key points of biological science through the lens of philosophy.Originally published in 1914, this book examines several key points of biological science through the lens of philosophy. Johnstone addresses the questions of consciousness, evolution and the activities of the organism, among others, with a special focus on the work of Driesch and Bergson.Originally published in 1914, this book examines several key points of biological science through the lens of philosophy. Johnstone addresses the questions of consciousness, evolution and the activities of the organism, among others, with a special focus on the work of Driesch and Bergson.Originally published in 1914, this book examines several key points of biological science through the lens of philosophy. Johnstone addresses the questions of consciousness, evolution and the activities of the organism, among others, with a special focus on the work of Driesch and Bergson. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the philosophy of science.1. The conceptual world; 2. The organism as a mechanism; 3. The activities of the organism; 4. The vital impetus; 5. The individual and the species; 6. Transformism; 7. The meaning of evolution; 8. The organic and the inorganic; Appendix. Mathematical and physical notions; Index.