A Critical Examination of the Position of Mr. Darwin's Work, "On the Origin of Species," in Relation to the Complete Theory of the Causes of the Phenomena of Organic Nature Lecture VI. (of VI.), "Lectures to Working Men", at the Museum of Practical Geology, 1863, on Darwin's Work: "Origin of Species"

Language: EnglishPublished: November 1, 2001

Subjects:

Evolution (Biology)Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species

Bookshelves:

Science - General Biology Science - Genetics/Biology/Evolution

Authors:

Huxley, Thomas Henry
1825 - 1895

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In the wake of revolutionary scientific thought, Thomas H. Huxley’s "A Critical Examination of the Position of Mr. Darwin's Work, 'On the Origin of Species,' in Relation to the Complete Theory of the Causes of the Phenomena of Organic Nature" emerges as a pivotal discourse. Delivered during a series of lectures aimed at the working class, Huxley scrutinizes Darwin's groundbreaking ideas on natural selection and adaptation, emphasizing the profound implications for understanding organic life. This document not only challenges prevailing notions but also champions the importance of empirical evidence in science. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, Huxley’s lecture serves as an essential resource for those seeking to grasp the intersection of science and society during a transformative era.