The Arena, Volume 18, No. 93, August, 1897

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The Arena, Volume 18, No. 93, August, 1897

by Various Authors

EN·~5 hours·32 chapters

Chapters

32 total

THE ARENA.

1:04

I. What Evolution Is.

21:16

II. What Evolution Is Not.

32:58

I. BIMETALLISM SIMPLIFIED.

29:41

II. BIMETALLISM EXTINGUISHED.

1:11:43

The Actual Condition.

4:20

The Future Prospect.

2:56

The Proposed Remedy.

5:54

XIII.

26:48

I.

11:45
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The latest issue opens with a thoughtful exploration of the word “evolution,” inviting readers to untangle its many uses in a time when the term dominates scientific, philosophical, and popular conversation. By tracing how the concept has been wielded both as a source of dread and as a banner for progress, the essay sets a calm, investigative tone that feels especially relevant today. It asks us to pause before we label ourselves an evolutionist, suggesting that clarity in definition could settle many of the heated debates already swirling.

The piece then breaks down evolution into four distinct categories: a scientific discipline, a theory of organic life, a method of inquiry, and a philosophical foundation. Using clear examples—from shifting landscapes to the subtle changes within species—it illustrates how change is constant while the underlying laws remain fixed. The author’s measured prose makes a complex subject accessible, encouraging listeners to reconsider familiar ideas with fresh, nuanced eyes.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (317K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Sep 5, 2010

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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