Parallel Paths (Classic Reprint): A Study in Biology, Ethics, and Art: A Study in Biology, Ethics, and Art (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Rolleston, T. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330206681 ISBN 13: 9781330206683

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

This thought-provoking book examines how the theory of evolution transformed the study of life sciences. The author delves into the Victorian-era philosophical origins of Darwinism, highlighting the shift from seeing the universe as a static, divinely crafted mechanism to a dynamic web of interconnected natural processes. By using examples that range from the human body to the structure of plants, the author traces the scientific discoveries that led to Darwin's theory of natural selection and explains how it reshaped our understanding of the diversity of species and the origin of humanity. The book argues that the theory of evolution is a significant milestone in our quest for self-understanding, opening up new perspectives on ethics, art, and our place in the universe. It emphasizes the transformative power of scientific inquiry and the deep interconnectedness between ourselves and the world around us.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1330206681
• ISBN 13: 9781330206683
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 324
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