In this selection of his most important writings, renowned scientist and philosopher Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) discusses his views on the demonstrative evidence of evolution, the physical basis of life, naturalism and supernaturalism, agnosticism and Christianity, and the Christian tradition in relation to Judaic Christianity.
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Evolution, Epistemology, and Agnosticism According to Huxley,
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The topic of Agnosticism consumes a relatively minor part of this book. It is interesting to read Huxley's exposition on Darwin's theory of evolution and how he makes the case for why it is more plausible than any other theory. While some of what he says would require modification in light of modern evolutionary thought, most of his arguments (using data from anthropology, archaeology, biology, embryology, genetics, geology, etc.) are still valid. Other essays include discussions on epistemology especially with regard to supernaturalism and claims of miracles. Only in the last several pages does Huxley elaborate on the origin and meaning of Agnosticism. In fact, he seems almost reluctant to descend into the discussion. He indulges the reader nevertheless and does a stupendous job of stating the case. A pleasant read on a rainy day.
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The chapters in this book mainly come from Huxley's much larger "Science and the Christian Tradition". If you can get a hold of this book I highly recommend reading it; it takes the reader much farther than "Agnosticism and Christianity". If you cannot find the larger, then read this book. Huxley very matter of factly lays out why the bible cannot be taken as an authoritative source on its own.
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There are a few gems of agnostic wisdom in this book, which concisely state Huxley's case for affirming his agnostic views - that he is without full or final proof or substantiation of the Bible, or of Jesus. For this, the book needs to be read and commended. One could only wish, however, that Huxley spared the ponderously ornate style of English prose that was the habit of the day. This is a good read, but not always an easy read, and certainly if it has engaging moments it also has its tedious ones as well. If Huxley too easily dismisses or reduces religious faith to matter of proof, he at least wisely points out that we must distinguish what faith and facts are.
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WE live in and form part of a system of things of immense diversity and perplexity, which we call Nature ; and it is a matter of the deepest interest to all of us that we should form just conceptions of the constitution of that system and of its past history. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Testament, Lord's Prayer, Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus Christ, Synoptic Gospels, George Fox, Professor Marsh, Church Congress, Deacon Deusdona, Old Testament, David Hume, Roman Church, Christian Church, European Hipparion, Nazarenes of Jerusalem, Revised Version New!
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WE live in and form part of a system of things of immense diversity and perplexity, which we call Nature ; and it is a matter of the deepest interest to all of us that we should form just conceptions of the constitution of that system and of its past history. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Testament, Lord's Prayer, Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus Christ, Synoptic Gospels, George Fox, Professor Marsh, Church Congress, Deacon Deusdona, Old Testament, David Hume, Roman Church, Christian Church, European Hipparion, Nazarenes of Jerusalem, Revised Version New!
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- The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- On the Origin of Species (Penguin Classics) by Charles Darwin in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- The Wealth of Nations (Bantam Classics) by Adam Smith in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Positive Philosophy (Language, man, and society: foundations of the behavioral sciences) by Auguste Comte on page 85
- Evolution And Ethics by Thomas Henry Huxley in Front Matter
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- The Woman's Bible (Great Minds Series) by Elizabeth Cady Stanton in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Evolutionary Humanism (Great Minds Series) by Julian Huxley in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- 101 Key Terms in Philosophy and Their Importance for Theology by Kelly James Clark on page 32, and Back Matter
- How Postmodernism Serves (My) Faith: Questioning Truth in Language, Philosophy and Art by Crystal L. Downing on page 67, and page 69
- The New Skepticism: Inquiry and Reliable Knowledge by Paul Kurtz on page 218, and page 220
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