Excerpt from Evolution
The idea of Evolution is an old one. It is older than the Darwinian hypothesis it is older than Lamarck, who published his particular theory in 1809, the year that Darwin was born; it is older than Buffon or Kant. In a fairly definite form it is as old as Aristotle. The Evolution idea has thus itself evolved, and is the product of many centuries of thought. Yet it was only the last generation that began to give the idea serious considera tion, and it is perhaps only the present that has granted it any general measure of acceptance and it was Darwin who wrought this change, who raised the conception of Evolution from the status of a vague speculative idea to that of a well-grounded theory, which appeals to the majority of educated minds as satisfactory and reasonable.
We do not here propose to sketch the development of the idea, either before or after Darwin but only, in the first place, to state the grounds on which the belief in Evolution is based, and, in the second, to trace roughly the lines along which animal Evolution has proceeded. In the first few pages of this book, then, we shall endeavour to bring forward some of the evidence on which the modern Evolution theory rests.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book retraces the path of animal evolution, from its beginnings to the present day. It highlights the evidence supporting the theory of evolution, such as fossil discoveries and genetic similarities between species. The author explores the diversity of the animal kingdom, from one-celled organisms to mammals. Through examining the evolution of worms and their descendants - insects, crustaceans, molluscs, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals - the author provides fascinating insights into the processes of natural selection and adaptation. This book offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the history of life on Earth, from its humble beginnings to the incredible diversity we see today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330334997_0
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