Hints Towards the Formation of a More Comprehensive Theory of Life.

Hints Towards the Formation of a More Comprehensive Theory of Life is a philosophical treatise by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, first published in 1848. In this work, Coleridge challenges the conventional understanding of life, proposing that it is a fundamental principle that permeates the universe, extending even to inanimate matter. He explores the interconnectedness of life through a blend of metaphysical inquiry and early biological thought, suggesting that life exists on a spectrum rather than as a binary concept. The treatise reflects Coleridge's ambition to synthesize various scientific principles into a cohesive theory of existence.