"Lectures and Essays" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a compilation of scientific talks and articles from the late 1800s that explores evolution, the natural world, and how science connects with religion and philosophy, all presented in an easy-to-understand way. Opening with the author's personal story, the book shares how early life experiences and a passion for natural science led to a groundbreaking career, detailing the challenges faced, the pursuit of knowledge, and the importance of honesty in science. From these personal beginnings, the work transitions to lectures on evolution, focusing on the evidence for it, the story of living things, and the intersection of science and traditional beliefs, charting a path from youthful curiosity to a leading voice in biology.
Lectures and Essays
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Discover how one scientist's life journey shaped his revolutionary ideas about life, science, and the universe.
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About the AuthorThomas Henry Huxley was an English biologist and anthropologist who specialized in comparative anatomy. He has become known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Thomas Henry Huxley was an English biologist and anthropologist who specialized in comparative anatomy. He has become known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
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