Vitalism

Concept

A historical philosophical view that living organisms possess a non-physical animating principle (élan vital) that distinguishes them from inanimate matter.

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Consciousness and Self (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Anil Seth (Episode #264)

Consciousness and Self (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Anil Seth (Episode #264)

Sam Harris

A historical philosophical view that living organisms possess a non-physical animating principle (élan vital) that distinguishes them from inanimate matter.