| Author |
O'Toole, George Barry, 1886-1944 |
| LoC No. |
25009126
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| Title |
The case against evolution
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Macmillan Company,1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Case Against Evolution" by George Barry O'Toole is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book critiques the theory of evolution, arguing against its acceptance as a dogma and highlighting various criticisms that challenge mainstream evolutionary thought. O'Toole's aim is to present the case against evolution, asserting that it should endure rigorous scrutiny rather than being accepted uncritically. At the start of the work, O'Toole outlines the current crisis in evolutionary thought, noting significant commentary from prominent figures that has reignited debate around Darwinism. He discusses the fundamental issues raised by contemporary advancements in genetics and paleontology that challenge traditional views of evolution. A central theme is the differentiation between observable variations within species and the supposedly gradual transmutation of species, which O'Toole argues lacks empirical foundation. The opening sets a critical tone, establishing O'Toole's intent to rigorously analyze and rebuff the prevailing evolutionary theories, indicating a philosophical and scientific inquiry into the origins of life and species. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Evolution
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68574 |
| Release Date |
Jul 21, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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