From Plant Behavior to Plant Intelligence? / Hiernaux, Quentin

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hiernaux, Quentin

Series:

Sciences en Questions Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plant physiology.

Philosophy of nature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (90 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Paris, France Editions Quae 2023

Summary:

This book explores the concept of plant behavior and intelligence, challenging traditional views that plants are passive organisms. It delves into the scientific and philosophical debates surrounding plant cognition, memory, and consciousness, comparing plant behavior to that of animals and humans. The author examines how plants perceive and respond to their environment, acting as cognitive agents to ensure survival and adaptation through plasticity and biosemiotics. This work encourages a multidisciplinary approach, blending biology, philosophy, and ethics, to enhance understanding of plant behavior. It targets scientists and philosophers interested in the complexities of plant life and the ongoing debate about plant intelligence. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Table of contents

Acknowledgements

Preface

From Plant Behavior to PlantIntelligence?

Introduction

General Considerations on Behavior

Botanists and Philosophers on the Activitiesof Plants: a Historical Approach

Behavior in Plants

Cognitive Faculties in Plants?

Biosemiotics and Plant Behavior

Conclusion

References Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

2-7592-3746-X

OCLC:

1390561846