000 02307cam a22003133u 4500
001 29422
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133653.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a13014764
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aQH
100 1 _aSchmucker, Samuel Christian,
_d1860-
245 1 4 _aThe Meaning of Evolution
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-07-16
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Chris Logan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Meaning of Evolution" by Samuel Christian Schmucker is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the concept of evolution, exploring its historical context, foundational theories, and the scientific underpinnings that explain the development of life on Earth. Schmucker aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of evolutionary theory, engaging with the contributions of key figures in the field and examining the implications of these ideas for humanity's future. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of evolution by reflecting on the natural landscape outside the author’s window, drawing parallels between the beauty of nature and humanity's quest for understanding. Schmucker introduces the historical progression of evolutionary thought, starting from primitive explanations of existence through notable philosophical and scientific contributions, including those by ancient philosophers like Anaximander and more recent figures like Darwin and Lamarck. By framing evolution as a crucial narrative in our understanding of life, he highlights its significance and introduces the viewers' questions about existence and origins, hinting at the depth of inquiry that will unfold throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEvolution
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29422
999 _c70270
_d70270