Discourses

Discourses by Thomas Henry Huxley is a collection of essays and speeches by the renowned 19th-century British biologist, philosopher, and educator. The book covers a wide range of topics, including science, religion, education, and politics. Huxley was a prominent advocate for scientific rationalism and a vocal critic of religious dogma, and his writings reflect his commitment to these values. In these discourses, Huxley examines the role of science in society and the importance of critical thinking and empirical evidence in understanding the natural world. He also discusses the relationship between science and religion, arguing that they are fundamentally incompatible and that scientific inquiry should be free from religious influence. Additionally, Huxley addresses issues related to education, advocating for a more practical and scientific approach to learning. Overall, Discourses is a thought-provoking and insightful collection that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century.It is a matter of everyday experience that it is difficult to prevent many articles of food from becoming covered with mould; that fruit, sound enough to all appearance, often contains grubs at the core; that meat, left to itself in the air, is apt to putrefy and swarm with maggots. Even ordinary water, if allowed to stand in an open vessel, sooner or later becomes turbid and full of living matter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.