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The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is universally recognised as one of the most important science books ever written. The Origin of Species is also a work of great cultural and religious significance, in that Darwin maintained that all organisms, including humans, are part of a natural process of growth from simple forms. This Companion commemorates the 150th anniversary of the publication of the Origin of Species and examines its main arguments. Drawing on the expertise of leading authorities in the field, it also provides the contexts - religious, social, political, literary, and philosophical - in which the Origin was composed. Written in a clear and friendly yet authoritative manner, this volume will be essential reading for both scholars and students. More broadly, it will appeal to general readers who want to learn more about one of the most important and controversial books of modern times. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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That being said, this volume does address theological and philosophical implications of Darwin's thought as manifest in the Origin. My two favorite essays were Brooke's "The Origin and the Question of Religion" and Lewens' "The Origin and Philosophy". As several essays in the volume note -- especially the last one by Kohler and Kohler, "The Origin of Species as a Book" -- Darwin's Origin went through several editions, with various edits and editions and corrections with each. Brooke's essay notes "The first changes that he made to his book, however, were to add to, rather than subtract from, references to a Creator. He evidently wished to offer reassurance that his theory did not contravene a sophisticated understanding of what 'creation' might mean" (264). The essays are even-handed in issues of religion and philosophy, and lack the neoatheist bloviating of Richard Dawkins and his ilk.
Interestingly, I purchased this book on amazon.com not once, but twice. The first time, as I was finishing p. 184, I realized that pages 185-186 were completely missing! I was able to return it, and Amazon in fact sent me a replacement before I made my return. The second version was error free (from a pagination perspective). ( )