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On Our Knowledge Of The Causes Of The Phenomena Of Organic Nature (1863)

On Our Knowledge Of The Causes Of The Phenomena Of Organic Nature (1863)

Huxley, Thomas Henry

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ISBN10: 1437190758
ISBN13: 9781437190755
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On Our Knowledge Of The Causes Of The Phenomena Of Organic Nature, written by the prominent 19th century biologist and philosopher Thomas Henry Huxley, is a seminal work in the history of evolutionary theory. Published in 1863, the book is a collection of essays that explore the fundamental principles of biology, focusing particularly on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of species.Huxley's work is notable for its rigorous scientific approach and its emphasis on empirical evidence. He argues that the study of biology must be based on observation and experimentation, rather than on speculation or metaphysical theories. He also emphasizes the importance of natural selection as the primary mechanism of evolution, and criticizes the prevailing view that species were created by a divine creator.The book is divided into three sections, each of which explores a different aspect of biology. The first section focuses on the structure and function of living organisms, while the second section examines the process of evolution and the evidence for natural selection. The final section explores the relationship between biology and other fields of science, including geology and physics.On Our Knowledge Of The Causes Of The Phenomena Of Organic Nature is a landmark work in the history of biology and remains a key text in the study of evolutionary theory. Huxley's clear and concise writing style, combined with his rigorous scientific approach, make this book an essential read for anyone interested in the study of life and its origins.Being Six Lectures To Working Men, Delivered At The Museum Of Practical Geology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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