The Ascent of Man

The Ascent of Man is a non-fiction book written by Henry Drummond, first published in 1894. The book explores the evolution of humanity from a religious and philosophical perspective, examining the development of human consciousness and the ascent of man from his primitive state to his current level of civilization. Drummond argues that the evolution of the human mind and spirit has been driven by a divine force, and that the progress of humanity is not only physical, but also spiritual and moral. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of religion, the development of language, the rise of civilization, and the impact of science and technology on human society. It is a thought-provoking and insightful work that challenges readers to think deeply about the nature of humanity and our place in the world.1894. In these pages an attempt is made to tell in a plain way a few of the things which science is now seeing with regard to the ascent of man. What science has to say about himself is of transcendent interest to man, and the practical bearings of this theme are coming to be more vital than any on the field of knowledge. The thread which binds the facts is, it is true, but a hypothesis. As the theory, nevertheless, with which at present all scientific work is being done, it is assumed in every page found in this book.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.