Evolutionary Humanism (Great Minds Series) (Paperback)

by Julian Huxley (Author) "IN 1958 we celebrated the centenary of an outstanding event in the history of science-the birth of Darwinism or evolutionary biology, initiated by the joint..." (more)
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In this dazzling collection of essays, covering a broad range of fields, from Darwinism and the global population explosion to bird watching, distinguished scientist and philosopher Sir Julian Huxley points out new frontiers for scientific research and reaffirms his belief in the intimate connection of the sciences, particularly biology, with the pressing social problems of the present and future. Huxley envisions new horizons for education and divinity within the framework of evolutionary humanism.

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• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: Prometheus Books (November 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879757787
• ISBN-13: 978-0879757786
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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3.0 out of 5 stars The credo of a scientist and humanist , December 19, 2005

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Julian Huxley the grandson of Darwin's great supporter T. H. Huxley was a distinguished scientist, and the first head of UNESCO. He was also a deeply concerned humanist with a profound knowledge of both the natural world , and human societies. A great traveler and explorer in mind he made contributions in various areas of intellectual endeavor. He was a pioneer in his concern for global problems, as overpopulation, and environmental pollution.
While considering himself an optimist , amazed at the great advances in scientific knowledge and technical progress made in his own lifetime he also was deeply aware of the dangers of disaster Mankind might bring upon itself, including that which might come through the development of weapons of mass- destruction.

His own credo is in one sense expressed in words from the concluding page of his memoir , "Memories". "The record of my life is that of a witness, one among many, who has travelled widely and enjoyed the munificent diversity of life, but, more importantly, realized that it must be dominated by one overruling principle, that we are all jointly and severally responsible for the future of our earthly home , and for the survival of a worthwhile society."
His hope was that mankind would graduate from being " Homo sapiens' to 'Homo humanus, "the hopeful and hard- working trustee for our own, and our planet's evolutionary future."