Darwin's predecessors, by J.A. Thomson -- The selection theory, by A. Weismann -- Heredity and variation in modern lights, by W. Bateson -- "The descent of man," by G. Schwalbe -- Charles Darwin as an anthropologist, by E. Haeckel -- Mental factors in evolution, by C.L. Morgan -- The influence of the conception of evolution on modern philosophy, by H. Höffding -- The influence of Darwin upon religious thought, by P.H. Waggett -- Darwinism and history, by J.B. Bury -- Darwinism and sociology, by C. Bouglé.
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"Evolution in Modern Thought" by J. Arthur Thomson et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the theory of evolution, particularly focusing on Charles Darwin's contributions and the foundational principles of natural selection and descent that have shaped modern biological thought. The book discusses the historical context of evolutionary ideas and examines the insights of various key figures in the field. The opening of the book introduces the first chapter, "Darwin's Predecessors," penned by J. Arthur Thomson. It delves into the development of evolutionary thought prior to Darwin, highlighting the contributions of ancient philosophers, such as Aristotle, and leading figures in the scientific community, including Buffon, Erasmus Darwin, and Lamarck. Thomson emphasizes how Darwin synthesized existing ideas into a robust framework that captured the scientific community's imagination, particularly through well-reasoned arguments for natural selection. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration into how the concept of evolution emerged and evolved from its early formulations to the comprehensive understanding we have today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 44.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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