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C. Lloyd (Conwy Lloyd) Morgan
1852-1936
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Books by C. Lloyd (Conwy Lloyd) Morgan
Animal Behaviour
"Animal Behaviour" by C. Lloyd Morgan is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores various aspects of animal behavior, examining organic responses, consciousness, instinctive and intelligent behaviors, and the evolutionary significance of these reactions. It integrates concepts from biology, psychology, and philosophy to provide insights into how animals interact with their environment. The opening of the book introduces the concept of "behaviour" in a broad context, highlighting how it can be applied to a range of phenomena, from human actions to the movements of atoms and plants. Morgan emphasizes the importance of understanding the conditions that elicit behavior, whether in simple organisms like the Paramecium or in more complex animals. He prepares the reader for a discussion on the organic behavior of cells, corporate behavior among them, and how these lead to the behavior seen in higher animals, setting a foundation for deeper explorations into the evolutionary and conscious aspects of animal behavior.
Animal Life and Intelligence
"Animal Life and Intelligence" by C. Lloyd Morgan is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the nature of animal life and intelligence, delving into various aspects such as evolution, instincts, mental processes, and the biological differences between humans and animals. Morgan's goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how animal intelligence interconnects with life processes, emphasizing the impact of evolutionary principles. The opening of the text discusses fundamental characteristics of animals as perceived by a group of schoolboys, such as movement, growth, and reproduction. Morgan synthesizes their observations into a more scholarly analysis, outlining key attributes like breathing, sensitivity, and the various processes that define life. He emphasizes that understanding animal life requires a study of organic evolution and the intricacies of animal behavior, setting the stage for a detailed examination of complex biological functions throughout the subsequent chapters.
Spencer's Philosophy of Science The Herbert Spencer Lecture Delivered at the Museum 7 November, 1913
"Spencer's Philosophy of Science" by C. Lloyd Morgan is a scientific publication that was delivered as a lecture in the early 20th century, specifically in 1913. The book explores the philosophical contributions of Herbert Spencer to the understanding of science and evolution, emphasizing his theories on the unity of knowledge and the principles that govern progress and differentiation in nature. In this work, Morgan examines and critiques Spencer's ideas, particularly his concept of evolution as a universal principle that applies across various fields including biology, psychology, and sociology. He articulates how Spencer viewed the transformation of homogeneous entities into complex forms as a cardinal law of evolution, supported by the assertion that changes yield multiple effects. However, Morgan also identifies limitations in Spencer's framework, especially concerning the treatment of consciousness and cognition as integral components of evolution. He argues for a more comprehensive, scientific interpretation of these higher forms of relatedness, suggesting that without recognizing the distinct types of relationships that arise in complex systems, such as cognition and life itself, a complete understanding of science and its philosophy cannot be achieved.