The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth century
The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth century

The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth century

The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth centuryThe hour is close upon us...
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Author: Haeckel, Ernst,1834-1919
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The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth century

The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth century

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The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth century

The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth century

$105.57 $52.76
Author: Haeckel, Ernst,1834-1919
Format: eBook
Language: English
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The Riddle of the Universe at the close of the nineteenth century

The hour is close upon us when we shall commence our retrospect of one of the most wonderful sections of time that was ever measured by the sweep of the earth. Already the expert is at work, dissecting out and studying his particular phase of that vast world of thought and action we call the nineteenth century. Art, literature, commerce, industry, politics, ethicsall have their high interpreters among us; but in the chance of life it has fallen out that there is none to read aright for us, in historic retrospect, what after ages will probably regard as the most salient feature of the nineteenth centurythe conflict of theology with philosophy and science. The pens of our Huxleys, and Tyndalls, and Darwins lie where they fell; there is none left in strength among us to sum up the issues of that struggle with knowledge and sympathy. In these circumstances it has been thought fitting that we should introduce to English readers the latest work of Professor Haeckel. Germany, as the reader will quickly perceive, is witnessing the same strange reaction of thought that we see about us here in England, yet Die Weltrthsel found an immediate and very extensive circle of readers. One of the most prominent[Pg xii] zoologists of the century, Professor Haeckel, has a unique claim to pronounce with authority, from the scientific side, on what is known as the conflict of science and religion. In the contradictory estimates that are urged on usfor the modern ecclesiastic is as emphatic in his assurance that the conflict has ended favorably to theology as the rationalist is with his counter-assertionthe last words of one of the leading combatants of the second half of the century, still, happily, in full vigor of mind, will be heard with respect and close attention. A glance at the index of the work suffices to indicate its comprehensive character. The judgment of the distinguished scientist cannot fail to have weight on all the topics included; yet the reader will soon discover a vein of exceptionally interesting thought in the chapters on evolution. The evolution of the human body is no longer a matter of serious dispute. It has passed the first two tribunalsthose of theology and of an priori philosophyand is only challenged at the third and lastthat of empirical proofby the decorative heads of scientific bodies and a few isolated thinkers. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 42968
Author: Haeckel, Ernst
Release Date: Jun 17, 2013
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Translator: McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955

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