The Theories of Darwin and Their Relation to Philosophy, Religion, and Morality

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The Theories of Darwin and Their Relation to Philosophy, Religion, and Morality

by Rudolf Schmid

EN·~11 hours·12 chapters

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12 total
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THE THEORIES OF DARWIN.

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PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION AND MORALITY. - By RUDOLF SCHMID,

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The Theories of Darwin,

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PART I.

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The Theories of Darwin.

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BOOK I. - THE PURELY SCIENTIFIC THEORIES.

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BOOK II. - THE PHILOSOPHIC SUPPLEMENTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE DARWINIAN THEORIES.

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PART II - The Position of the Darwinian Theories in Reference to Religion and Morality.

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BOOK I. - HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL.

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Description

This work offers a concise yet thorough examination of the ideas that grew out of Darwin’s evolutionary theories and how they intersect with philosophy, faith, and ethics. The author pulls together a wide range of scientific and theological discussions, presenting them side by side so readers can see the key points of agreement and disagreement without having to wade through countless separate studies. By organizing the material into clearly labeled sections, the book becomes a handy reference for anyone who wants a solid grounding in the debate without spending years on research.

At its heart, the text argues that scientific inquiry and religious belief need not be enemies; instead, it proposes a framework in which each supports the other’s quest for truth. The author tackles common misconceptions, counters one‑sided pessimism, and demonstrates how a balanced perspective can preserve both intellectual freedom and spiritual conviction. Listeners will come away with a clearer sense of how evolutionary thought can coexist with moral and religious values, and with tools for navigating the ongoing conversation.

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en

Duration

~11 hours (662K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.)

Release date

2007-07-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Rudolf Schmid

Rudolf Schmid

1828–1907

A German Protestant theologian who wrote accessibly about faith, science, and modern ideas at a time of intense debate. His books explore how Christian belief could respond thoughtfully to Darwinism and the intellectual pressures of the 19th century.

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