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Author Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
Title The Method by Which the Causes of the Present and Past Conditions of Organic Nature Are to Be Discovered; the Origination of Living Beings
Lecture III. (of VI.), "Lectures to Working Men", at the Museum of Practical Geology, 1863, on Darwin's Work: "Origin of Species"
Note Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Amy E. Zelmer, and David Widger
Summary "The Method by Which the Causes of the Present and Past Conditions of Organic Nature Are to Be Discovered -- The Origination of Living Beings" by Thomas H. Huxley is a scientific lecture delivered in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This publication serves as an exploration of scientific methods concerning the origins and conditions of organic life, articulating the inquiry into how these phenomena can be investigated and understood through empirical means. Huxley's work reflects the burgeoning interest in evolutionary biology and the scientific method during this transformative period in history. In this lecture, Huxley systematically addresses misconceptions about the scientific study of life and its origins. He argues against the notion of vital phenomena being beyond the grasp of scientific inquiry and emphasizes that the methods employed in biological studies should reflect the same rigor as those in the physical sciences. Exploring topics like spontaneous generation, Huxley recounts the historical debates surrounding the origins of life and presents experimental evidence, particularly referencing the work of Louis Pasteur, to argue against the idea of life arising spontaneously from non-living matter. Ultimately, Huxley champions a methodical approach to understanding organic life, advocating for continued investigation into its origins using the principles of induction and deduction, and cautioning against dogmatic beliefs that could hinder scientific progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QE: Science: Geology
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Evolution (Biology)
Subject Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species
Category Text
EBook-No. 2923
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 22, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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