Darwiniana : Essays — Volume 02 by Thomas Henry Huxley

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Author Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
Title Darwiniana : Essays — Volume 02
Contents The Darwinian hypothesis (1859) -- The Origin of species (1860) -- Criticisms on "The origin of species" (1864) -- The genealogy of animals (1869) -- Mr. Darwin's critics (1871) -- Evolution in biology (1878) -- The coming of age of "The origin of species" (1880) -- Charles Darwin (1882) -- The Darwin memorial (1885) -- Obituary (1888) -- Six lectures to working men "On our knowledge of the causes of the phenomena of organic nature" (1863).
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Summary "Darwiniana: Essays — Volume 02" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scholarly collection of essays written in the late 19th century that explore the doctrine of evolution, particularly its framework as established by Charles Darwin. The essays aim to assess the scientific foundation of Darwin's theories, respond to the criticisms surrounding his seminal work "Origin of Species," and reflect on Darwin's character and influence in the field of biology. The opening of the volume includes Huxley's preface, where he outlines the purpose of the essays and his ongoing support for Darwin's theories despite the criticisms they faced. Huxley discusses the complexities of defining species and the challenges that arise from classification discrepancies among botanists and zoologists. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding Darwin's natural selection framework and sets the stage for a detailed examination of why species vary and how evolution could occur through natural processes, rather than divine intervention. This opening portion presents both a defense of Darwin's theories and a call for rigorous scientific inquiry, highlighting the intellectual climate of the time and the struggles between traditional creationist views and emerging scientific theories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Evolution (Biology)
Subject Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
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EBook-No. 6919
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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