Evolution and Man's Place in Nature

Evolution and Man's Place in Nature is a book written by Henry Calderwood that explores the relationship between human beings and the natural world through the lens of evolutionary theory. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of evolutionary thought and its impact on our understanding of human nature and the natural world. Calderwood argues that the process of evolution has shaped not only our physical characteristics but also our moral and intellectual capacities, and that this understanding should inform our approach to ethical and social issues. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of life, the development of human consciousness, and the role of religion in shaping our understanding of the natural world. Overall, Evolution and Man's Place in Nature offers a thought-provoking and insightful perspective on the relationship between human beings and the natural world, and the implications of evolutionary theory for our understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe.1893. Calderwood, Scottish philosopher and divine, writes that in this volume he has undertaken discussion of the problem concerning Man�������s Place in Nature. The discussion proceeds from the standpoint of Evolution of Organic Life, as maintained by Mr. Darwin and by Mr. Alfred Russel Wallace. The main objects are to trace the evidence of man�������s relation to the continuity of life on the earth, and to describe the distinctive characteristics of human life itself. Contents: Evidence for Evolution; Life in Its Lower and Higher Forms; The Characteristics of Human Life; The Relations of Environment to Life; Heredity and Evolution; Sensory and Rational Discrimination; Animal and Rational Intelligence; and Rational Life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.