Intelligence in Plants and Animals : Being a New Edition of the Author's Privately Issued "Soul and Immortality."

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gentry, Thomas G. (Thomas George), 1843-1905.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Intelligence in Plants and Animals" by Thomas G. Gentry is a scientific publication likely written in the late 19th century. The work explores the characteristics and behaviors of various organisms within the plant and animal kingdoms, emphasizing the concept of intelligence and consciousness in both groups. Gentry's focus appears to extend to the philosophical implications of life and intelligence, suggesting a deep interconnection between all forms of life. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the nature of life by detailing the distinctions between minerals, plants, and animals. Gentry articulates the significance of understanding natural phenomena, positing that all living beings possess some form of intelligence or capability that should not be overlooked, including plants that display reactive behaviors. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for discussions on various species, outlining their unique characteristics and how they interact with the environment, setting an intriguing tone for the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Turgut Dincer, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive).

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-02-14