The Theories of Darwin and Their Relation to Philosophy, Religion, and Morality
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"The Theories of Darwin and Their Relation to Philosophy, Religion, and Morality" by Rudolf Schmid is a scholarly examination of the implications of Darwinian theories written in the late 19th century. This work navigates the intersections of evolutionary biology with philosophical, religious, and moral perspectives, aiming to clarify the ongoing debates that arose from Darwin's ideas. Schmid seeks to reconcile the tension between scientific understanding and religious belief, addressing how evolutionary theory
influences ethical viewpoints. At the start of the book, Schmid emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation into Darwin's theories, particularly focusing on their scientific foundations. He recognizes the complex interactions between different intellectual domains, stating that many individuals feel a clash between their scientific and religious beliefs following Darwin's propositions. The author aims to provide clarity and a coherent perspective by suggesting that scientific inquiry and religious faith can co-exist harmoniously. He expresses a desire to clarify existing misconceptions and contribute to the discourse surrounding Darwin's impact on philosophy, religion, and ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schmid, Rudolf, 1828-1907 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Zimmermann, G. A. (Gustav Adolf), 1850-1903 |
| LoC No. | 06012888 |
| Title | The Theories of Darwin and Their Relation to Philosophy, Religion, and Morality |
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Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 31.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Religion and science |
| Subject | Evolution |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22150 |
| Release Date | Jul 26, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 10497 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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