The Philosophy of a Biologist | Nature

ABSTRACT THIS little monograph may be considered almost as the philosophical testament of a distinguished biologist. In it he gives his ultimate conclusions based on a lifetime of eminent

achievements in the biological field. After a searching, but sympathetic, criticism of some conclusions based on physics, biology and psychology, Prof. Haldane asserts that the real universe

is a universe of personality and the manifestation of God; and that its scientific aspects are only partial interpretations of it, its imperfect nature being revealed by philosophical

criticism. No doubt materialists and mechanicists would take exception to some of the arguments or appreciations put forward by the author; but they would recognise no less readily the

sincerity of purpose and generous ideals of a great mind who is now mourned by his intellectual peers throughout the world. The Philosophy of a Biologist Prof. J. S. Haldane By. Pp. xii +

155. (Oxford: Clarendon Press; London: Oxford University Press, 1935.) 6_s_. net. ARTICLE PDF Authors * T. G. View author publications You can also search for this author inPubMed Google

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