The concept of a morphic field was introduced by biologist Rupert Sheldrake as part of his theory of morphic resonance. According to Sheldrake, a morphic field is an invisible, non-material information field that shapes the form and behavior of organisms, as well as the patterns of activity in nature.
In Sheldrake’s view, morphic fields are like organizing principles that influence the development and behavior of living systems. They are thought to contain a collective memory or resonance of a particular form or pattern, which is shared among individuals of a species and potentially across different species.
The idea behind morphic fields is that once a particular pattern or behavior emerges in one individual, it becomes easier for subsequent individuals to adopt the same pattern or behavior due to the influence of the morphic field. This is referred to as morphic resonance, which suggests that there is a connection or resonance between similar forms or behaviors across space and time.
Sheldrake’s concept of morphic fields has been met with criticism from the scientific community due to the lack of empirical evidence supporting its existence. Mainstream biology and physics have not accepted the idea of morphic fields as a valid explanation for the phenomena Sheldrake proposes. It is important to note that scientific understanding regarding the organization and behavior of living systems is primarily explained through genetics, neurobiology, and other established fields of study.