Evolution and creation

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hardwicke, Herbert Junius

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Evolution and Creation" by Herbert Junius Hardwicke is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate connections between evolution and human origin, delving into the historical and scientific debates surrounding these topics. Hardwicke's work aims to challenge traditional beliefs and superstitions regarding the origins of man by advocating for a scientific understanding grounded in natural laws. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for a discourse on human creation and the evolution theory. It begins with a preface that addresses critiques of Hardwicke's earlier work, articulating a need for a more comprehensive exploration of humanity's true origins. In this introductory section, the author briefly outlines his intentions by explaining the evolution of the planet and biological life, establishing his stance against religious creation myths. He emphasizes the importance of education and the ongoing battle between established beliefs and emerging scientific truths, positioning his examination of evolution as an essential part of humanity's intellectual progression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by MWS, Adrian Mastronardi, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-07-22