Lectures on evolution
Exploring the hypotheses of nature's history: eternity, creation, and evolution
54 pages, parution le 12/02/2024
Résumé
In "Lectures on Evolution," Thomas Henry Huxley examines three primary hypotheses regarding the history of nature: the eternal existence of the current state of the world, the sudden creation of the world as described in Milton's "Paradise Lost," and the gradual evolution of life forms. Huxley dismisses the first hypothesis, arguing that geological and fossil evidence contradicts the notion of an eternal, unchanging world. The second hypothesis, which suggests a sudden creation, is also refuted by the fossil record, which shows a gradual progression of life forms rather than a simultaneous appearance. Huxley emphasizes the importance of circumstantial evidence, such as the fossil record, over testimonial evidence, which is often incomplete or unreliable. He highlights the persistence of certain species over millions of years, which challenges the idea of constant change but does not negate the possibility of evolution. Huxley argues that the hypothesis of evolution, which posits a continuous and natural progression of life forms, is the most consistent with the available evidence. He acknowledges the imperfection of the geological record but maintains that it supports the idea of gradual change over time. Huxley concludes that while evolution cannot be proven with absolute certainty, it is the most plausible explanation for the diversity and complexity of life on Earth.
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| PAPIER | |
| Éditeur(s) | Culturea |
| Auteur(s) | Thomas Henry Huxley |
| Parution | 12/02/2024 |
| Nb. de pages | 54 |
| Format | 17 x 22 |
| Couverture | Broché |
| Poids | 112g |
| EAN13 | 9791041985180 |
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