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Organism-Oriented Ontology
Discussing different aspects of the philosophy of Gilbert Simondon, Raymond Ruyer, Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari, and including some contemporary thinkers, such as Catherine Malabou, Bernard Stiegler, Bruno Latour, and Donna J.Haraway, Audron ukauskait argues that all these threads can be seen as precursors to organism-oriented ontology.Rather than concentrating on individuals and identities, contemporary philosophy is increasingly interested in processes, multiplicities and potential for change, that is, in those features that define living beings. ukauskait argues that the capacity of living beings for self-organisation, creativity and contingency can act as an antidote to biopolitical power and control in the times of the Anthropocene.
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Healing the Social Organism
Speaking just months after the end of the First World War, Rudolf Steiner urges his audience to awaken to the practical relevance of spiritual knowledge.Serious engagement with contemporary spiritual-scientific concepts can awaken healthy forces of the will, which in turn facilitate constructive action in the outer world.Conversely, ideas that are remnants of a previous age – echoed in empty phrases and dogmas – only hinder our ability to think with the consciousness demanded by the times, destroying the potential for true social initiative.The historical context of these lectures was indeed disastrous, with inflation, hunger, homelessness and political extremism all rife.But Steiner advises that social conditions will only get worse if people don’t engage with modern spiritual impulses.Thus – in contrast to the backward phenomenon of nationalism and the contemporary caricature of democracy – he introduces the future-oriented concept of social threefolding.He discusses manifold challenges, such as the decline of the West and the outmoded spiritual impulses of Jesuitism and Freemasonry – but also the positive path for an ascent of Western societies, genuine spiritual medicine, the true message of Easter, and the victory of the Archangel Michael.In several lectures, Rudolf Steiner speaks in some detail about the role and structure of the Catholic Church, the historical use of encyclicals and the doctrine of Papal Infallibility.The first full translation of this course features an introduction by Dorothy Hinkle-Uhlig, notes and an index.
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Perfect Organism : An Alien: Isolation Companion
An unofficial guide to Alien: Isolation, the greatest, scariest horror game ever made. There aren’t many computer games that can justify an entire book, but for superfans, Alien: Isolation is truly extraordinary and Perfect Organism reveals all there is to know about every aspect of this masterful game. Discover the rationale and authenticity of the set design and art direction, learn about the alien’s unnerving abilities to second-guess the players and the importance of its unique height.Find out more about the importance of the dynamic audio and the use of seventies archive soundbites, as well as the darkly beautiful music. And immerse yourself in the technical brilliance of the level design and the user interface, before reading about the deleted content, and the scenes and features that never made the final cut. Alien: Isolation is a game of remarkable depth, complexity, and detail, and together with a level-by-level mission guide, this book will answer all of your questions, as well as many you haven’t yet thought to ask!
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Spirit as Sculptor of the Human Organism
'Let us be courageous and not draw back in fear when realities of the world of spirit that play into human life are unveiled.You see, the future of humanity depends on us learning to live with the world of spirit in the same way that we live with the physical world here on earth.' - Rudolf Steiner In a wide-ranging series of lectures, Rudolf Steiner demonstrates the integral nature of spirit and matter and their manifold connections.Speaking to audiences in London, Holland, Germany and Switzerland, Steiner explains how, through a process of evolving consciousness, humanity lost its knowledge and direct experience of the spiritual sources of existence, but now needs to reconnect with them.Spirit is the essence and power of life which, in Steiner's vivid image, 'strikes a match in our whole being' when we allow it to inform us fully. Our world cannot be understood only in physical terms but is inseparable from the divine realities continually creating and sustaining it.Reconnecting with the spirit calls upon us to heal the fractures between everyday consciousness and the metaphysical realms in which we are already embedded. In Steiner's descriptions, there is no end to the numerous reconnections possible: between our past, present and future; between the active, individualizing principle of the 'I' and the physical human body it works upon and shapes; between our physical actions and limb movements in one life and the forming or sculpting of our head in a future one; and above all, between the moral actions and insights we develop whilst alive on earth and our developing 'eye' for spiritual reality in the life after death, with all that this can mean for the future of human evolution. Taking a truly holistic approach, Rudolf Steiner tackles an eclectic series of subjects throughout these sixteen lectures - all united by the common theme of rediscovering how spirit pervades life. Apart from a focus on education in several lectures, he discusses: experiences during sleep; the human spirit and soul between death and a new birth; how spirit 'sculpts' the human organism; Christ from the perspective of anthroposophy; the battle for human nature between luciferic and ahrimanic beings; karma and the creation of conditions for our return to a new life on earth; human experience of the etheric cosmos; and the human being's faculties of hearing, speaking, singing, walking, and thinking.Together, these lectures offer a cornucopia of spiritual insights and wisdom for the present day. 16 lectures, various cities, 1922, CW 218
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How does a single-celled organism become a multicellular organism?
A single-celled organism can become a multicellular organism through a process called cell division and specialization. Initially, the single cell undergoes multiple rounds of cell division, resulting in a cluster of cells. These cells then start to differentiate and specialize in their functions, forming different types of tissues and organs. Through further cell division, specialization, and coordination, these cells organize themselves into a complex multicellular organism with various cell types working together to perform specific functions. This process is known as cellular differentiation and is essential for the development of multicellular organisms.
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How did the unicellular organism evolve into a multicellular organism?
The evolution of unicellular organisms into multicellular organisms is believed to have occurred through a process called coloniality. Initially, unicellular organisms formed colonies where individual cells worked together for survival. Over time, some cells within these colonies specialized in specific functions, leading to the development of multicellular organisms with different cell types. This specialization allowed for more complex structures and functions, ultimately leading to the evolution of multicellular organisms.
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How can a single-celled organism become a multicellular organism?
A single-celled organism can become a multicellular organism through a process called cell aggregation. This occurs when individual cells come together and adhere to each other, forming a multicellular structure. Over time, these cells differentiate and specialize to perform specific functions within the organism, leading to the development of tissues and organs. This process allows the single-celled organism to evolve into a complex, multicellular organism with a higher level of organization and specialization.
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How did the single-celled organism develop into a multicellular organism?
The transition from single-celled to multicellular organisms is thought to have occurred through a process called coloniality, where individual cells began to work together and specialize in different functions. This allowed for more efficient resource utilization and increased the organism's ability to adapt to different environments. Over time, these specialized cells became more integrated and developed into the complex multicellular organisms we see today. This transition likely occurred independently in different lineages of organisms, leading to the diverse array of multicellular life forms we see today.
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The Biodynamic Farm : Developing a Holistic Organism
Large-scale agriculture tends to view a farm as a means for producing a certain amount of grain, milk or meat.This practical book argues instead for a holistic method of farming: the farm as a living organism.This is the principle of biodynamic farming. The author, an experienced farmer, takes a down-to-earth approach.Based on an example farm of around 60 hectares, he recommends the ideal numbers of livestock: 12 cows, 4 horses, 6 pigs, 10 sheep and 120 hens.This mix is drawn from Osthaus's deep understanding of nature, animals, agriculture and the cosmos, and from his many years of personal experience as a biodynamic farmer and teacher.The result is a healthy, balanced and sustainable farm. This is an invaluable book for anyone considering setting up a farm, or developing their existing farm with new biodynamic methods.
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The Life of Forms in Art : Modernism, Organism, Vitality
What is form in modern art? How could a work of art achieve its organic life in a world increasingly dominated by mechanism, by new technology?In this new book, Brandon Taylor proposes that biology and the life sciences themselves supplied many of the analogies and metaphors by which modern artists were guided.For the creative giants of the period - Picasso, Miró, Kandinsky, Strzeminski, Dalí, Arp, Motherwell and Pollock, as well as less-known figures such as Taeuber, Erni and Kobro - questions of 'living' form loomed large in studio conversation, in the press, and in the writings of the artists themselves.In a book rich in new research and fresh thinking, a well-known art historian proposes six modalities of organic and vital life that pervade the radical experiments of modern art: the organic, the biomorphic, the ambiguous, the monstrous, the dialectical, and the liquid.
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Pragmatism`s Evolution – Organism and Environment in American Philosophy
In Pragmatism’s Evolution, Trevor Pearce demonstrates that the philosophical tradition of pragmatism owes an enormous debt to specific biological debates in the late 1800s, especially those concerning the role of the environment in development and evolution.Many are familiar with John Dewey’s 1909 assertion that evolutionary ideas overturned two thousand years of philosophy—but what exactly happened in the fifty years prior to Dewey’s claim?What form did evolutionary ideas take? When and how were they received by American philosophers?Although the various thinkers associated with pragmatism—from Charles Sanders Peirce to Jane Addams and beyond—were towering figures in American intellectual life, few realize the full extent of their engagement with the life sciences.In his analysis, Pearce focuses on a series of debates in biology from 1860 to 1910—from the instincts of honeybees to the inheritance of acquired characteristics—in which the pragmatists were active participants.If we want to understand the pragmatists and their influence, Pearce argues, we need to understand the relationship between pragmatism and biology.
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Functional Morphology : The Dynamic Wholeness of the Human Organism
Physicians around the world are familiar with Johannes Rohen?s books on human anatomy.In this, his last major work, Rohen presents the fruits of a lifelong study of the human organism.Viewing the various organs and organ systems as part of a dynamic whole, Rohen arrives at new and profound insights.This book significantly supplements and expands the concepts of general anatomy and offers a new basis for approaching the interaction of body and soul. Functional Morphology offers fresh insight and inspiration for physicians, therapists, educators, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the human organism.
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Can viruses transform an entire organism into another similar and permanently viable organism?
No, viruses cannot transform an entire organism into another similar and permanently viable organism. Viruses are not capable of causing such a drastic and complex transformation in an organism. While viruses can cause changes in the host organism's cells and genetic material, they do not have the ability to completely transform one organism into another. The concept of a virus causing such a transformation is more characteristic of science fiction rather than actual scientific understanding of virology.
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Is yeast a living organism?
Yes, yeast is a living organism. It is a type of fungus that belongs to the kingdom Fungi. Yeast cells are single-celled organisms that can reproduce asexually through budding. They are capable of metabolizing sugars and producing carbon dioxide and alcohol through the process of fermentation. Yeast is commonly used in baking and brewing due to its ability to ferment sugars and produce carbon dioxide, which causes dough to rise and gives beer and wine their alcoholic content.
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Is the blastocyst an organism?
Yes, the blastocyst is considered an organism. It is the stage of development of a fertilized egg before it implants into the uterus. At this stage, the blastocyst is a multicellular structure with specialized cells that will eventually develop into the fetus and placenta. Therefore, the blastocyst can be considered an early stage of an organism's development.
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Is cress a living organism?
Yes, cress is a living organism. It is a type of plant that belongs to the mustard family and is commonly grown for its edible leaves. Like all plants, cress is a living organism that undergoes processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, and growth. It requires water, sunlight, and nutrients to survive and thrive.
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