Contributor(s):Author: Hans JonasForeword by: Lawrence VogelOther: Eleonore JonasA classic of phenomenology and existentialism, The Phenomenon of Life sets forth a systematic and comprehensive philosophy--an existential interpretation of biological facts laid out in support of his claim that the mind is prefigured throughout organic existence. Hans Jonas shows how life-forms present themselves on an ascending scale of perception and freedom of action, a scale reaching its apex in a human beings capacity for thought and morally responsible behavior. Review citationsReference and Research Bk News - pg. 5 - 08/01/2001