The Whence and the Whither of Man by John M. Tyler
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"The Whence and the Whither of Man" by John M. Tyler is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work is based on a series of lectures delivered in 1895 and focuses on the evolution of humanity, tracing man's origins through various biological stages and examining the relationship between human beings and their environment. The opening of the book introduces Tyler's quest to intertwine science and spirituality as he
addresses the fundamental question of humanity's origins and future. He contrasts two main theories regarding the origin of species: the idea of immediate creation versus the theory of evolution through natural selection. Tyler posits that while humanity's biological past is complex and obscured, there are high probabilities informing a genealogical tree descending from simple life forms, showcasing an evolutionary narrative where higher functions manifest progressively. He emphasizes that the scientific study of life's history can help illuminate present and future human development, bridging the gap between biological sciences and theological perspectives, and inviting the reader to consider the implications of this interconnectedness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tyler, John M. (John Mason), 1851-1929 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06011273 |
| Title |
The Whence and the Whither of Man A Brief History of His Origin and Development through Conformity to Environment; Being the Morse Lectures of 1895 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14834 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14834-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 773 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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