Bringing together the latest scientific advances and some of the
most enduring subtle philosophical puzzles and problems, this book
collects original historical and contemporary sources to explore
the wide range of issues surrounding the nature of life. Selections
ranging from Aristotle and Descartes to Sagan and Dawkins are
organised around four broad themes covering classical discussions
of life, the origins and extent of natural life, contemporary
artificial life creations and the definition and meaning of 'life'
in its most general form. Each section is preceded by an extensive
introduction connecting the various ideas discussed in individual
chapters and providing helpful background material for
understanding them. With its interdisciplinary perspective, this
fascinating collection is essential reading for scientists and
philosophers interested in astrobiology, synthetic biology and the
philosophy of life.
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