Essays on Darwinism

Name: Essays on Darwinism
Author: Thomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing

By Thomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing

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A series of essays and letters argues for Darwinian natural selection, outlining its evidence, clarifying misconceptions, and urging careful scientific and theological consideration. The author examines objections such as the Noachian flood and contested chronologies, explores the relation of instinct and reason and continuity between human and animal nature, and discusses geological incompleteness and hypotheses like spontaneous generation. Short replies to correspondents show engagement with specific criticisms, while technical notes treat topics from fossil oysters and the first vertebrates to mathematical tests of natural selection. The overall aim is to present complex scientific arguments clearly for educated non-specialists.

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Thomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing

Thomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing was an English naturalist and writer known for his contributions to the discourse on evolution and Darwinism. He is particularly recognized for his lecture "Darwinism. The Noachian Flood," delivered in 1870, where he explored the implications of Darwin's theories in relation to biblical narratives. Stebbing's work often aimed to reconcile scientific understanding with religious beliefs, reflecting the tensions of his time. His essays, compiled in "Essays on Darwinism," further delve into the complexities of evolutionary theory, making significant contributions to the dialogue surrounding natural history and its philosophical ramifications.