02229cam a22003013u 4500 54612 UtSlPG 20260610134247.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Spencer, Herbert, 1820-1903 The Principles of Biology, Volume 1 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-04-26 Produced by Keith Edkins, MFR, Adrian Mastronardi 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.) "The Principles of Biology, Volume 1" by Herbert Spencer is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the foundational concepts of biology, focusing on the principles underpinning living organisms and their development, interpreted through the lens of evolutionary theory. Spencer aims to elucidate general truths regarding biology, juxtaposed with special truths that serve to clarify the overarching principles. The opening of the volume begins with a preface outlining the author's intent and the revisions made in the latest edition, reflecting significant advancements in biological science made since earlier editions. Spencer discusses the rapid progress in the field and emphasizes the importance of his work in conveying the fundamental truths of biology concerning organic matter, the actions of forces on organic matter, and the dynamic interplay between life and its surroundings. He introduces key concepts such as molecular mobility and chemical affinities, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of biological phenomena grounded in the laws of evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Biology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54612 95444 95444