02194cam a22003133u 4500 33646 UtSlPG 20260610133752.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various The Arena, Volume 18, No. 93, August, 1897 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-09-05 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified American literature -- Periodicals Ridpath, John Clark, 1840-1900 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33646 74492 74492