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Available
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Publication
Northwestern University Press (2001), Edition: 1, 304 pages
Description
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 behavior.
User reviews
LibraryThing member unclecharny
So far this book has been too much work for what its worth. Jonas is very often repetitive without much corresponding increase in clarity, insight, and, or information. The writing is needlessly dense, probably even considering that it is German translated to English.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1966
Physical description
304 p.; 9 inches
ISBN
0810117495 / 9780810117495