The Arena, Volume 18, No. 93, August, 1897

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Ridpath, John Clark, 1840-1900

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Arena, Volume 18, No. 93, August, 1897" by Various is a periodical publication written in the late 19th century. This edition includes essays that discuss contemporary themes of evolution and wealth concentration, providing insights into the scientific and social issues of the time. The pieces, such as Dr. David Starr Jordan's discourse on evolution, delve into scientific definitions while addressing broader philosophical and societal implications. At the start of the publication, the focus is placed on Dr. Jordan's exploration of the concept of evolution. He emphasizes the ambiguity surrounding the term, clarifying its scientific scope and philosophical significance. The discourse discusses various uses of the term "evolution," identifying it as a branch of science, a theory of organic existence, a method of investigation, and a philosophical system. The opening chapters set a tone of inquiry into how society comprehends scientific understanding, linking this exploration to pressing societal issues, such as class disparities and wealth distribution, which are examined in subsequent essays in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-09-05