Falling in Love; With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science by Grant Allen

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Author Allen, Grant, 1848-1899
Title Falling in Love; With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science
Contents Falling in love -- Right and left -- Evolution -- Strictly incog. -- Seven-year sleepers -- A fossil continent -- A very old master -- British and foreign -- Thunderbolts -- Honey-dew -- The milk in the coco-nut -- Food and feeding -- De banana -- Go to the ant -- Big animals -- Fossil food -- Ogbury Barrows -- Fish out of water -- The first potter -- The recipe for genius -- Desert sands.
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Summary "Falling in Love; With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science" by Grant Allen is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book explores various scientific themes through a lens that emphasizes the human experience and instincts, particularly the phenomenon of falling in love. Allen argues against the notion that love is a mere distraction from rational selection in human partnerships, positing instead that love is a beneficial, evolutionary instinct designed to enhance human efficiency and the species' survival. At the start of the collection, Allen introduces the contentious topic of love as a natural instinct versus the artificial imposition of societal norms, referencing Sir George Campbell's views on marriage selection. He humorously critiques Campbell's perspective that love is a 'foolish idea' and instead delves into how love, along with physical attraction, serves as a critical mechanism for selecting healthy partners. The opening sets the stage for a broader discussion around various scientific concepts, blending serious biological insights with engaging commentary on human emotions, ultimately defending love as a foundational aspect of human relationships and evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Q: Science
Subject Science
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EBook-No. 16807
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Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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