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Gray, Asa, 1810-1888 |
| Title |
Darwiniana; Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The origin of species by means of natural selection -- Design versus necessity, a discussion -- Natural selection not inconsistent with natural theology -- Species as to variation, geographical distribution, and succession -- Sequoia and its history: the relations of North American to Northeastern Asian and to Tertiary vegetation -- The attitude of working naturalists toward Darwinism -- Evolution and theology -- "What is Darwinism?" -- Charles Darwin: sketch accompanying a portrait in "Nature" -- Insectivorous plants -- Insectivorous and climbing plants -- Duration and origination of race and species -- Evolutionary teleology.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dave Gowan
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| Summary |
"Darwiniana; Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism" by Asa Gray is a collection of essays and reviews that addresses various aspects of Darwinism, written during the mid-19th century. This work emerges from the scientific revolution sparked by Darwin's theories, particularly "The Origin of Species," and explores the implications of natural selection and its compatibility with theistic views of nature and creation. The essays compile Gray's reflections on the evolving understanding of species, variation, and the interplay between science and theology. The opening of the collection introduces the author's purpose in compiling these essays, explaining that they were initially written for various periodicals over a span of sixteen years. Gray discusses the significance of Darwin's work and the controversies it incited, specifically around the concept of species and their origins. He contrasts Darwin's ideas with those of contemporaries like Agassiz, emphasizing the transformative nature of Darwinism and its potential to reconcile natural selection with the principles of natural theology. Through this introduction, Gray sets the stage for ongoing debates about the nature of life, evolution, and the divine, inviting readers to consider the implications of Darwin’s theories for both science and faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Evolution (Biology)
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| Subject |
Natural selection
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| Subject |
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5273 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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