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100 1 _aHuxley, Thomas Henry,
_d1825-1895
245 1 0 _aAutobiography and Selected Essays
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-03
505 0 _aIntroduction -- Autobiography -- On the advisableness of improving natural knowledge -- A liberal education -- On a piece of chalk -- The principal subjects of education -- The method of scientific investigation -- On the physical basis of life -- On coral and coral reefs.
508 _aProduced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
520 _a"Autobiography and Selected Essays" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a collection of personal reflections and essays written during the late 19th century. The work provides insight into Huxley’s life experiences, scientific philosophy, and educational beliefs, as he explores themes of natural knowledge, the importance of education, and his engagements with various scientific ideas. The essays included reflect a commitment to promoting scientific thought and inquiry as a means to uplift society. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Huxley's motivations for writing his autobiography, acknowledging the pressure from society to share his life story in an age increasingly focused on public personas. Huxley reflects on his upbringing, touching upon his family's influence, his unconventional education, and his early ambitions. He candidly discusses his challenges and triumphs in pursuit of a scientific career, including his experiences at medical school and on naval expeditions. The portrayal of his formative years highlights his intellectual curiosity and the formative figures in his life that helped shape his thinking, setting the tone for the interconnectedness of his personal narrative with his broader philosophical inquiries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1315
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