The Philosophy of Evolution by Stephen H. Carpenter
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"The Philosophy of Evolution" by Stephen H. Carpenter is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This thoughtful work explores the intersection of metaphysics and the principles of evolution, arguing for a rational basis in understanding the nature of knowledge and intellectual processes. The text posits that human thought and the unfolding of natural phenomena follow analogous laws, thus bridging the gap between material existence and metaphysical contemplation. In this book,
Carpenter discusses the necessary conditions for rational thought and emphasizes the importance of laws governing intellectual processes. He argues that knowledge evolves in a systematic manner, transitioning from generic ideas to specific instances, and asserts that this intellectual evolution is mirrored in the physical world. Through a detailed analysis, Carpenter concludes that the emergence of complex life forms arises not merely from chance but through deliberate, rational laws that operate under the guidance of a supreme intelligence, thus presenting evolution as a logical manifestation of divine thought reaching its highest expression in humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Carpenter, Stephen H. (Stephen Haskins), 1831-1878 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Philosophy of Evolution Together With a Preliminary Essay on The Metaphysical Basis of Science |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AS: General Works: Academies and International Associations, Congresses |
| LoC Class | LA: Education: History of education |
| Subject | Science |
| Subject | Evolution |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30743 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 300 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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