the theory that the origin and phenomena of life are dependent on a force or principle distinct from purely chemical or physical forces
生机论。
"early 19th cent.: from French
n. 生机论
Modern vitalism is, of course, much more important and exciting.
当然,现代生机论更为重要和令人激动得多。
True, no biologist has really believed in vitalism for more than a century.
事实上经历了一个世纪后没有任何生物学家还相信这一论调。
the theory that the origin and phenomena of life are dependent on a force or principle distinct from purely chemical or physical forces
生机论。
"early 19th cent.: from French