Criticisms on "The Origin of Species" by Thomas Henry Huxley
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"Criticisms on 'The Origin of Species' by Thomas Henry Huxley" is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The book serves as a critique of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work "The Origin of Species," focusing specifically on the validity and implications of Darwin's theories on evolution and natural selection. Huxley evaluates various criticisms directed at Darwin's ideas and offers his own insights into the debates regarding teleology
and the mechanisms of evolution. In this work, Huxley engages with the arguments made by fellow scientists, including Professor Kolliker and M. Flourens, who challenge Darwin's theories from different perspectives. He meticulously addresses key objections raised against the concept of natural selection, such as the supposed lack of transitional forms between species and the notion of teleology, which suggests that organisms are designed for specific functions. Huxley argues that Darwin's theory fundamentally opposes traditional teleological views, positing instead that adaptations arise from natural variations subjected to environmental pressures. He concludes that the essence of Darwin's work lies in its ability to explain the complex interrelations of life forms without invoking a designer, thus shaping future discussions in biological science and laying groundwork for modern evolutionary theory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Criticisms on "The Origin of Species" From 'The Natural History Review', 1864 |
| Credits | Produced by Amy E. Zelmer, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution (Biology) |
| Subject | Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2930 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02930-6 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 586 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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