| Author |
Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 |
| Title |
Essays Upon Some Controverted Questions
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The rise and progress of palæontology -- The interpreters of Genesis and the interpreters of nature -- Mr. Gladstone and Genesis -- Note on the proper sense of the "Mosaic" narrative of the creation -- The evolution of theology: an anthropological study -- Science and morals -- Scientific and pseudo-scientific realism -- Science and pseudo-science -- An Episcopal trilogy -- Agnosticism -- The value of witness to the miraculous -- Agnosticism: a rejoinder -- Agnosticism and Christianity -- The lights of the church and the light of science -- The keepers of the herd of swine -- Illustrations of Mr. Gladstone's controversial methods -- Hasisadra's adventure.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Essays Upon Some Controverted Questions" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a collection of essays that delve into various scientific and philosophical debates written in the late 19th century. The essays primarily explore the tensions between naturalism and supernaturalism, particularly in the context of religious doctrines and scientific understanding. Huxley's work is characterized by its polemical nature as he defends his views against criticisms while discussing the evolution of ideas over time. The opening of the collection provides an insightful prologue in which Huxley reflects on the contentious nature of the topics addressed in his essays. He acknowledges the historical struggle between naturalistic and supernatural interpretations of the world, emphasizing the necessity to confront these debates for the sake of truth and progress. He outlines the significance of the essays, which challenge long-held beliefs regarding creation and supernaturalism, while urging a rational inquiry into the nature of reality informed by scientific understanding. This sets a foundational tone for the ensuing essays which explore various aspects of biology, theology, and epistemology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Q: Science
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| Subject |
Science
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34698 |
| Release Date |
Dec 19, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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