Thomas Henry Huxley
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.
William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood
Witness a historical clash where a lone physician's revolutionary idea of how blood truly flows sets the stage for modern medicine, forever challenging the old ways.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Lectures and Essays
Embark on a journey of scientific discovery through educational lectures that explore the intricacies of life, evolution, and the natural world.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Note on the Resemblances and Differences in the Structure and the Development of the Brain in Man and Apes
Venture into a world where science challenges long-held beliefs about how we are evolutionarily connected by studying the surprising similarities between ape and human brains.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Geological Contemporaneity and Persistent Types of Life
Fossils challenge expectations as an older, more careful look at the history of life reveals unexpectedly steady creatures across vast stretches of time.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Aphorisms and Reflections from the Works of T. H. Huxley
Explore the wisdom of a 20th-century philosopher as he challenges readers to embrace truth, knowledge, and moral responsibility in a world ripe with scientific advancement and ethical quandaries.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
On the Reception of the 'Origin of Species'
Witness the clash between tradition and scientific revolution as a groundbreaking theory sparks outrage and transforms our understanding of life itself.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Criticisms on "The Origin of Species" From 'The Natural History Review', 1864
A scientist confronts the backlash against a groundbreaking theory, defending evolution against claims of missing evidence and challenging the idea of pre-ordained design in nature.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
The Advance of Science in the Last Half-Century
Explore how landmark scientific breakthroughs reshaped society, industry, and the very fabric of human existence in an era of unprecedented growth.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Discourses: Biological & Geological Essays
Journey through time and scientific discovery as a curious scientist unveils the secrets of Earth's biological and geological past, starting with an ordinary piece of chalk.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Yeast
Discover how a common fungus unlocks the secrets of turning sugar into alcohol, shedding light on the very nature of life and disease.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Lectures and Essays
Discover how one scientist's life journey shaped his revolutionary ideas about life, science, and the universe.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 2
In an era of scientific revolution, discover the story of a man who fought against the current to champion scientific rationalism and progressive educational reforms.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
On the Study of Zoology
Discover the secrets of the animal kingdom through the eyes of a Victorian scientist who uses a common sea creature to unlock the mysteries of life's diversity and the importance of hands-on learning.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature
Through historical tales of apes and their relation to humanity, this book opens the door to questioning our very origins and place in the natural world.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Critiques and Addresses
Explore a world where arguments over education and government involvement clash with ideas of morality and progress.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3
Follow one man's battle to revolutionize education and industry in England whilst battling illness and international competition.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
American Addresses, with a Lecture on the Study of Biology
Discover a world where humanity's place in the universe is questioned, and the mysteries of evolution are revealed.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 1
Follow the journey of a brilliant 19th-century scientist from his childhood curiosities to his profound influence on science and society.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Hume (English Men of Letters Series)
Witness the story of a young man's determined journey as he overcomes adversity and discovers his life's calling as one of history's most important philosophers during the Enlightenment.
By Thomas Henry Huxley
Aphorisms and Reflections from the works of T. H. Huxley
Discover wisdom about science and life's big questions in this collection of thoughts carefully chosen to inspire and inform.
By Thomas Henry Huxley