Thomas Henry Huxley

Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature (eBook, ePUB)

A Victorian Perspective on Human Evolution and Zoological Studies

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Thomas Henry Huxley's 'Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature' is a pivotal work in the field of anthropology and evolutionary biology. Published in 1863, this book explores the evidence for human evolution and challenges the prevailing beliefs of the time. Huxley presents a detailed examination of comparative anatomy, embryology, and fossil records to argue for the common ancestry of humans and other primates. His writing style is lucid and precise, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a wide audience. This groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the acceptance of human evolution in scientific discourse and remains relevant today in the study of human origins. Huxley's rigorous scientific approach and compelling arguments make 'Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature' a classic in the field of evolutionary biology. For readers interested in the history of evolutionary thought and the evidence for human evolution, this book is essential reading.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 644
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664625441
• Artikelnr.: 58561687

Autorenporträt

English scientist and anthropologist Thomas Henry Huxley, was an expert in comparative anatomy. Because of his support of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, he has come to be known as "Darwin's Bulldog". Although some historians believe that the surviving account of Huxley's well-known 1860 Oxford evolution discussion with Samuel Wilberforce is a later fabrication, the debate was a turning point in both his professional life and the broader acceptance of evolution. The day before, Huxley was about to depart Oxford, but he changed his mind and chose to participate in the debate after seeing Vestiges author Robert Chambers. Richard Owen, Wilberforce's coach, and Huxley engaged in an argument concerning the degree of human-ape relatedness. Huxley publicly endorsed Darwin despite being hesitant to embrace some of his theories, such as gradualism and his ambiguity on natural selection. He battled against the more radical interpretations of religious heritage and was crucial in the development of scientific education in Britain.