Explore the fascinating history and philosophy behind the study of vitalism with this groundbreaking work by Charles Kay Ogden and Hans Driesch. Vitalism, the belief that living organisms possess a unique life force that cannot be explained by physical or chemical processes alone, has a long and complex history. From the ancient Greeks to the modern era, The History & Theory of Vitalism traces the development of this important idea and analyzes its implications for science, philosophy, and medicine.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.