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Agnosticism and Christianity and Other Essays (Great Mind Series) Paperback – May 1, 1992

by Thomas Henry Huxley (Author)

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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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Series: Great Mind Series
Paperback: 242 pages
Publisher: Prometheus Books (May 1, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0879757493
ISBN-13: 978-0879757496
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #157 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Atheism
- #3061 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Theology
- #19804 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles

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Evolution, Epistemology, and Agnosticism According to Huxley

By A Customer on February 2, 1998

Format: Paperback

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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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

Brilliant

By A Customer on November 26, 1999

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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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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Classic Insights, Ponderously Written

By Will Jerom on September 16, 2007

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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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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Science versus Faith: The Eternal Paradox

By Martin Asiner on November 14, 2009

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One of the paradoxes in the life of Thomas Henry Huxley was his ability to demand that science and reason must be uppermost in ordering and bettering the lot of man yet at the same time he could leave an opening for faith and hope, the same qualities that he bashed in the hands of others.

In "The Method of Scientific Investigation," Huxley outlines with infinite precision the requirements for scientists to present a hypothesis and then establish a series of interlocking steps the totality of which prove that the hypothesis is sound. He attacks the misconception that men of science are somehow detached from the lot of common man in their respective thought processes. While the learned scientist uses fancy terms like inductive and deductive reasoning, which the layman may term common sense, both engage in basically the same acts of reasoning. Further, while the layman may draw an inference from a limited pool of evidence whereas the scientist requires a much larger sample size, there is no inherent incongruity between the two.

Early in his career, Huxley tended to focus on the value of the physical sciences. The notion of a more subliminal sense of man in harmony with nature had not yet been central in his thought. In "On the Physical Basis of Life," Huxley reduces all living matter on earth to its constituent parts of protoplasm. Regardless of species, all life shared a common link. Even here, however, Huxley was beginning to generate the controversy that would later rise to a vicious crescendo. There were many who objected to being linked to a lowly crustacean. Even otherwise learned men of science had a difficult time assimilating such an ego-shattering notion.Read more ›

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

A COLLECTION OF HUXLEY'S WRITINGS ON EVOLUTION, MIRACLES, AGNOSTICISM, CHRISTIANITY, etc.

By Steven H Propp TOP 100 REVIEWER on April 9, 2013

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Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) was an English biologist, often called "Darwin's Bulldog" because of his spirited advocacy of Darwin's theory of evolution. He also wrote books such as On the Origin of Species, Or, The Causes of the Phenomena of Organic Nature ... (Bibliobazaar Reproduction Series), Man's place in nature: And other anthropological essays, etc.

In one of his lectures on evolution, he states, "Facts of this kind are undoubtedly fatal to any form of the doctrine of evolution which postulates the supposition that there is an intrinsic necessity, on the part of animal forms... to undergo continual modification; and they are as distinctively opposed to any view which involves the belief that such modification as may occur must take place, at the same rate, in all the different types of animal or vegetable life... Therefore, the stock objection to the hypothesis of evolution, based on the long duration of certain animals and vegetable types, is no objection at all." (Pg. 26-27)

About Agnosticism, he wrote, "I speak for myself alone. I am not aware that there is any sect of Agnostics; and if there be, I am not its acknowledged prophet or pope." (Pg. 143) Later, he states, "Agnosticism is not properly described as a 'negative' creed, nor indeed as a creed of any kind, except in so far as it expresses absolute faith in the validity of a principle... that it is wrong for a man to say that he is certain of the objective truth of any proposition unless he can produce evidence which logically justifies that certainty.Read more ›

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