Evolution: Its nature, its evidence, and its relation to religious thought

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Evolution: Its nature, its evidence, and its relation to religious thought

by Joseph LeConte

EN·~9 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total

EVOLUTION ITS NATURE, ITS EVIDENCES, AND ITS RELATION TO RELIGIOUS THOUGHT

0:22

PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.

2:10

PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.

2:54

PART I.

0:00

CHAPTER I.

44:17

CHAPTER II.

28:24

PART II.

0:00

CHAPTER I.

21:50

CHAPTER II.

22:02

CHAPTER III.

28:01

Description

In this compact yet thorough work, the author sets out to answer three core questions: what evolution is, whether it is true, and what its implications are. Drawing from a wide range of scientific observations, he presents the evidence in a way that remains clear without heavy jargon. The goal is a readable guide for both curious laypeople and seasoned biologists.

The second edition expands the discussion to include recent debates about the mechanisms driving evolutionary change, offering a concise overview that helps listeners form their own judgments. It also ventures into the deeper philosophical terrain, examining concepts such as divine immanence, first and second causes, and the relationship between natural law and spiritual belief. Briefly, the author touches on how evolution intersects with the doctrine of Christ.

By weaving scientific facts with thoughtful reflections on faith, the book encourages listeners to reconsider long‑held assumptions about the compatibility of science and religion. It invites an open‑minded exploration of humanity’s place in nature, leaving the audience with a richer understanding of both evolution and its broader significance.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (527K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif, Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2014-09-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Joseph LeConte

Joseph LeConte

1823–1901

A pioneering American geologist and naturalist, he helped shape the early scientific culture of the University of California and wrote widely on evolution, religion, and the natural world. His work brought together field science, teaching, and big philosophical questions in a way that reached both students and general readers.

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