ISBN: 9781330206683 - parallel paths (classic reprint): a study in biology, ethics, and art: a study in biology, ethics, and art (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book examines how the theory of evolution transformed the study of life sciences. The author delves into the Victorian-era philosophical origins of Darwinism, highlighting the shift from seeing the universe as a static, divinely crafted mechanism to a dynamic web of interconnected natural processes. By using examples that range from the human body to the structure of plants, the author traces the scientific discoveries that led to Darwin's theory of natural selection and explains how it reshaped our understanding of the diversity of species and the origin of humanity. The book argues that the theory of evolution is a significant milestone in our quest for self-understanding, opening up new perspectives on ethics, art, and our place in the universe. It emphasizes the transformative power of scientific inquiry and the deep interconnectedness between ourselves and the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…