Necessary vs Sufficient Conditions for Life

Overview

Classical definitions of life enumerate necessary conditions (metabolism, reproduction, homeostasis) but fail to identify sufficient conditions — fire metabolizes, mules don’t reproduce, crystals grow. The τ-framework distinguishes necessary from sufficient by deriving all seven hallmarks from a single categorical definition.

Result Statement

Seven hallmarks derived as theorems from τ-Distinction carrier definition, establishing both necessary and sufficient conditions. Status: Resolved.