Hints towards the formation of a more comprehensive theory of life.

"Hints Towards the Formation of a More Comprehensive Theory of Life" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is a philosophical journey into the heart of existence, challenging the common idea that life is only for living beings and instead proposing its universal presence throughout everything, from simple objects to complex organisms. The book blends deep thinking about existence with early scientific ideas, showing Coleridge's unique view of how everything is connected. The editor introduces Coleridge's complex, unfinished investigation into life, pointing out Coleridge's theory that life is a range, not just something that exists or doesn't, encompassing everything from how chemicals interact to human thought. Coleridge attempts to bring together concepts like magnetism, electricity, and how things grow organically, into one theory that highlights how whole existence is connected and how life's principles are shown in all forms. The editor also mentions how Coleridge struggled to organize his ideas.