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vitalism [′vīd·əl‚iz·əm] (biology) The theory that the activities of a living organism are under the guidance of an agency which has none of the attributes of matter or energy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A fierce debate between vitalist and non-vitalist scientists ensued for the next 75 years. In this vitalist perspective, the key question to ask about images is: Why do some images perish almost immediately while others continue, become fruitful, and multiply? Nineteenth-century vitalists pointed to wounds that heal themselves, embryos that somehow develop into offspring, and the other wonders of reproduction. |
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