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Pioneers Of Evolution From Thales To Huxley

By Edward Clodd

Pioneers Of Evolution From Thales To Huxley Philosophy

Pioneers Of Evolution From Thales To Huxley

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Pioneers of evolution from Thales to Huxley is a historical analysis of how the concept of evolution gradually emerged from philosophical speculation into scientific theory. The narrative begins with early thinkers who rejected myth and pursued natural causes, marking a turning point in human inquiry. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of change and continuity in nature, challenging the notion of static creation. These initial inquiries laid foundational ideas for future scientific revolutions. The text explores how dominant doctrines delayed progress, yet seeds of rational inquiry persisted and reemerged over time. As new methods advanced empirical investigation, earlier suppressed ideas found renewed strength. The work transitions to a modern reintroduction of evolution through evidence and reasoning, contrasting faith-based systems with natural explanations. It highlights the persistence of critical thought and the gradual dismantling of supernatural explanations in favor of material causation. The early chapters provide a sweeping view of intellectual development, celebrating the resolve of those who questioned prevailing beliefs and helped ignite one of science s most significant transformations in understanding life and its origins.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
166
Release Date:
2025-07-01
Publication Date:
2025-07-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9371813865
ISBN13:
9789371813860
Weight:
218 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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