Man And His Ancestor A Study In Evolution - Softcover

Morris, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9371466707 ISBN 13: 9789371466707

Verlag: Double 9 Books, 2025

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Man and his ancestor: A study in evolution examines the scientific foundations of human evolution during a period when Darwinian theory was still gaining traction. The work introduces two opposing frameworks creationism and evolution establishing a stark divide between faith-based belief and evidence-based inquiry. From the outset, the author argues for a rational approach rooted in observation and data, challenging traditional doctrines while advocating for a perspective built on recent paleontological and anatomical findings. He positions the evolutionary process as a gradual ascent, detailing how physical traits, such as vestigial organs and embryological similarities with other species, provide compelling clues to human origins. The tone suggests both urgency and clarity, emphasizing the importance of confronting inherited beliefs with the rigor of modern science. With an eye toward both past and present, the author underscores how fossil discoveries, comparative biology, and the study of primitive life forms illuminate the evolutionary ladder that leads to modern humans. By doing so, the book sets the stage for a methodical and unapologetic inquiry into where humanity truly comes from, shaping a framework that prioritizes knowledge over tradition.

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Charles Morris was an American journalist, novelist, and writer of historical textbooks, born on October 1, 1833, in Chester, Pennsylvania. He gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for his accessible and engaging works that introduced general readers to significant historical events, figures, and scientific ideas. He wrote extensively on American history, world history, and contemporary issues of his time, often aiming to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and public understanding. Morris s writing style combined clarity with detail, making his books appealing to both students and casual readers. His body of work includes not only history but also explorations into science and evolution, where he showed a strong commitment to rational thought and evidence-based explanations. As a novelist and essayist, he was deeply concerned with progress, education, and moral development, often advocating for the pursuit of knowledge over superstition. Morris lived and worked primarily in Pennsylvania, contributing regularly to periodicals and serialized publications. His writings reflect the optimism and reformist spirit of his era. He died in Philadelphia on September 7, 1922. His parents were not widely documented, and little is known about his early family life.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9371466707
• ISBN 13: 9789371466707
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 134
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