On The Reception Of The 'Origin Of Species'

On The Reception Of The 'Origin Of Species' is a book written by Thomas Henry Huxley, a renowned biologist and supporter of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. The book discusses the reaction of the scientific community and the general public to Darwin's seminal work, The Origin of Species, which was published in 1859.Huxley's book is a collection of essays and speeches that he gave in the years following the publication of Darwin's book. In these essays, Huxley defends Darwin's theory of evolution against its critics and explains its significance for the study of biology and the natural world.The book is divided into three sections. The first section provides an overview of the reception of The Origin of Species, including the controversies it sparked and the debates it generated. The second section focuses on the scientific implications of Darwin's theory, including its impact on the study of classification, embryology, and paleontology. The third and final section discusses the philosophical and social implications of evolution, including its implications for religion, morality, and human society.Throughout the book, Huxley presents a clear and persuasive defense of Darwin's theory of evolution, arguing that it is supported by a wealth of scientific evidence and has profound implications for our understanding of the natural world and our place in it. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, the development of evolutionary theory, and the ongoing debates surrounding evolution and its implications.To any one who studies the signs of the times, the emergence of the philosophy of Evolution, in the attitude of claimant to the throne of the world of thought, from the limbo of hated and, as many hoped, forgotten things, is the most portentous event of the nineteenth century. But the most effective weapons of the modern champions of Evolution were fabricated by Darwin; and the 'Origin of Species' has enlisted a formidable body of combatants, trained in the severe school of Physical Science, whose ears might have long remained deaf to the speculations of a priori philosophers.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.