The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution E-Book

George John Romanes

• Herausgeber: DigiCat
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

In George John Romanes' seminal work, 'The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution', the author presents a comprehensive examination of the evidence supporting Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Through a meticulous analysis of biological phenomena and fossil records, Romanes illustrates the evolutionary process and its impact on the diversity of life on Earth. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book bridges the gap between scientific research and general readers, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the field of evolutionary biology. Romanes' writing reflects the intellectual climate of the late 19th century, characterized by a growing interest in naturalistic explanations for the origins of species. George John Romanes, a protégé of Charles Darwin, was a prominent evolutionary biologist and psychologist who played a pivotal role in popularizing Darwin's theories. His extensive research and collaborations with leading scientists of his time provided him with a profound understanding of evolutionary processes, which is evident in 'The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution'. Romanes' passion for advancing scientific knowledge motivated him to write this influential work, shaping the discourse on evolution for years to come. I highly recommend 'The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution' to readers seeking a comprehensive and insightful exploration of evolutionary biology. Romanes' meticulous analysis and profound insights make this book a valuable resource for both scholars and enthusiasts of the natural sciences.

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George John Romanes

The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution

 

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PREFACE.

THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCES OF ORGANIC EVOLUTION.

I.

THE ARGUMENT FROM CLASSIFICATION.

II.

THE ARGUMENT FROM MORPHOLOGY OR STRUCTURE.

III.

THE ARGUMENT FROM GEOLOGY.

IV.

THE ARGUMENT FROM GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION.

V.

THE ARGUMENT FROM EMBRYOLOGY.

VI.

ARGUMENTS DRAWN FROM CERTAIN GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.

PREFACE.

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Several months ago I published in the Fortnightly Review a lecture, which I had previously delivered at the Philosophical Institutions of Edinburgh and Birmingham, and which bore the above title. The late Mr. Darwin thought well of the epitome of his doctrine which the lecture presented, and urged me so strongly to republish it in a form which might admit of its being “spread broadcast over the land”, that I promised him to do so. In fulfilment of this promise, therefore—which I now regard as more binding than ever—I reproduce the essay in the “Nature Series” with such additions and alterations as appear to me, on second thoughts, to be desirable. The only object of the essay is that which is expressed in the opening paragraph.

London,June 1, 1882.

Since this little Essay was published, it has been suggested to me that, in its mode of presenting the arguments in favour of Evolution, there is a similarity to that which has been adopted by Mr. Herbert Spencer in the third part of his Principles of Biology. I should therefore like to state, that while such similarity is no doubt in part due to the similarity of subject-matter, I think, upon reading again, after an interval of ten years, his admirable presentation of the evidence it may also in part be due to unconscious memory. This applies particularly to the headings of the chapters, which I find to be almost identical with those previously used by Mr. Spencer.

G. J. R.

THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCES OF ORGANIC EVOLUTION.

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