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A New Science of Life: The Hypothesis of Morphic Resonance,New
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Why do many phenonmena defy the explanations of conventional biology and physics? For instance, when laboratory rats in one place have learned how to navigate a new maze, why do rats elsewhere seem to learn it more easily? Rupert Sheldrake describes this process as morphic resonance: the past forms and behaviors of organisms, he argues, influence organisms in the present through direct connections across time and space. Calling into question many of our fundamental concepts about life and consciousness, Sheldrake reinterprets the regularities of nature as being more like habits than immutable laws.The first edition of A New Science of Life created a furor when it appeared, provoking the outrage of the oldguard scientific community and the approbation of the new. The British journal Nature called it 'the best candidate for burning there has been for many years.' A lively debate ensued, as researchers devised experiments testing Sheldrake's hypothesis, including some involving millions of people through the medium of television. These developments are recorded in this revised and expanded edition.
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- Q: What is 'A New Science of Life' about? A: The book discusses the concept of morphic resonance, which suggests that the past behaviors of organisms influence current behaviors through connections across time and space.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Rupert Sheldrake, a biologist known for his controversial theories regarding biology and consciousness.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'A New Science of Life'? A: The book was published on January 1, 1995.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it may have some signs of wear but is still readable.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Self-Help'.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: No, this is a revised and expanded edition of the original first edition.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: One key feature is that it presents a controversial view that challenges conventional biological and physical explanations.
- Q: Are there experiments mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various experiments conducted to test Sheldrake's hypothesis, some of which involved large groups of people.