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Life and Habit

Life and Habit

Samuel Butler; R a (Richard Alexander) Streatfeild

Anson Street Press
2025
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Dive into Samuel Butler's thought-provoking exploration of "Life and Habit," a cornerstone of philosophical and biological thought. This seminal work delves into the intricate relationship between habit, heredity, and evolution, challenging conventional understandings of life itself. Butler masterfully interweaves biology and philosophy, examining the role of memory in shaping both individual organisms and the broader sweep of evolutionary history. Considered a vital contribution to metaphysics and psychology, "Life and Habit" dissects the mechanisms by which habits are formed and transmitted, prompting readers to reconsider the very definition of life. Explore the enduring power of habit through Butler's unique lens, as he dissects core tenets of evolutionary science. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to engage with Butler's original ideas, presented with clarity and precision, retaining its relevance for anyone interested in the foundations of evolutionary theory, the nature of memory, and the philosophy of life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Life and Habit

Life and Habit

Samuel Butler; R a (Richard Alexander) Streatfeild

Anson Street Press
2025
sidottu
Dive into Samuel Butler's thought-provoking exploration of "Life and Habit," a cornerstone of philosophical and biological thought. This seminal work delves into the intricate relationship between habit, heredity, and evolution, challenging conventional understandings of life itself. Butler masterfully interweaves biology and philosophy, examining the role of memory in shaping both individual organisms and the broader sweep of evolutionary history. Considered a vital contribution to metaphysics and psychology, "Life and Habit" dissects the mechanisms by which habits are formed and transmitted, prompting readers to reconsider the very definition of life. Explore the enduring power of habit through Butler's unique lens, as he dissects core tenets of evolutionary science. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to engage with Butler's original ideas, presented with clarity and precision, retaining its relevance for anyone interested in the foundations of evolutionary theory, the nature of memory, and the philosophy of life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Hudibras ... With a life of the author, annotations, etc.

Hudibras ... With a life of the author, annotations, etc.

Samuel Butler; Treadway Russell Nash

British Library, Historical Print Editions
2011
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Title: Hudibras ... With a life of the author, annotations, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Butler, Samuel; Nash, Treadway Russell; 1835. 2 vol.; 8 . 991.l.9.