International Journal of Philosophy

Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2014

  • On Pragmatism, Life, and Evolution

    Valentin Krassilov

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2014
    Pages: 72-79
    Received: Nov. 29, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 07, 2014
    Published: Dec. 17, 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijp.20140206.11
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    Abstract: Positive epistemology represents processes as happenings, random as the case may be. Yet process proceeds rather than happens, which implies a drive (potentiation) under it. Potentiation cannot be random but is created by work (effort), either on the thing or by the thing on itself, making it a living thing. Life drive is an ectropic effort whereas... Show More