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100 1 _aHuxley, Thomas Henry,
_d1825-1895
245 1 0 _aOn the Relations of Man to the Lower Animals
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2001-11-01
508 _aProduced by Amy E. Zelmer, and David Widger
520 _a"On the Relations of Man to the Lower Animals" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. The work explores the relationship between humans and other animals, particularly focusing on the anatomical and evolutionary connections that link them, examining how these relationships impact our understanding of humanity's place in nature. The opening of the text outlines Huxley's intention to address fundamental questions regarding humanity's origins and its place within the natural world. He emphasizes the significance of understanding our connection to other species, particularly through the lens of anatomical and physiological science. Huxley begins by discussing the developmental processes common to all living creatures, illustrating how man is evolutionarily tied to animals like the ape. He proposes that to grasp the essence of what it means to be human, one must consider the shared characteristics of humans and animals, thereby challenging traditional notions of human superiority. Huxley's argument builds gradually, inviting readers to reflect critically on deep-seated assumptions about the distinctions that separate humanity from the lower animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHuman beings
653 _aApes
653 _aEthnology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2932
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