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PREFACE.
PREFACE TO THIRD EDITION.
INTRODUCTION - BY PROF. GEORGE FREDERICK WRIGHT OF OBERLIN COLLEGE.
FOREWORD.
CHAPTER I. - EVOLUTION AS AN UNPROVEN THEORY.
CHAPTER II. - EVOLUTION OF THE UNIVERSE AND EARTH.
CHAPTER III. - THE EVOLUTION OF SPECIES.
CHAPTER IV. - THE EVOLUTION OF MAN.
CHAPTER V. - EVOLUTION UNSCIENTIFIC AND UNPHILOSOPHICAL.
CHAPTER VI. - EVOLUTION AND THE BIBLE.
The book opens by confronting the sweeping confidence many place in evolution, describing it as a claim to explain everything from the cosmos to human morality. It sets the stage by questioning how a single scientific theory can reshape biblical stories, religious doctrines, and even the very concept of personal responsibility. The author frames the discussion as a clash between facts, faith, and the moral consequences that arise when one side dominates the discourse.
Drawing on a range of voices—geologists, philosophers, and theologians—the work illustrates how evolution has permeated classrooms, churches, and libraries, influencing both scholarly debate and everyday conversation. By quoting figures who warn of the theory’s potential to erode traditional beliefs, the author shows the depth of concern felt across the intellectual spectrum. The narrative brings historical context to life, revealing how the controversy has shaped public thought.
In presenting “the other side,” the text invites listeners to weigh the arguments, examine the underlying assumptions, and consider how science, religion, and ethics intersect. It offers a measured, thought‑provoking perspective without revealing later conclusions, encouraging personal reflection on one of the era’s most enduring debates.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (197K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2013-12-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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