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Within the recollection of men now in middle life, opinion concerning the derivation of animals and plants was in a chaotic state. Among the unthinking there was tacit belief in creation by miracle, which formed an essential part of the creed of Christendom; and among the thinking... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Factors of Organic Evolution by Herbert Spencer

The book "" The Factors of Organic Evolution, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole... Read Full Overview

"The Factors of Organic Evolution" from Herbert Spencer. English philosopher, biologist, sociologist, and prominent classical liberal political theorist of the Victorian era (1820-1903).

The Factors of Organic Evolution is a comprehensive book written by renowned philosopher and sociologist Herbert Spencer. The book is a detailed analysis of the various factors that contribute to the evolution of organisms. Spencer argues that evolution is not solely determined... Read Full Overview

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The two parts of which this Essay consists, originally published in The Nineteenth Century for April and May 1886 respectively, now reappear with the assent of the proprietor and editor of that periodical, to whom my thanks are due for his courtesy in giving it. Some passages... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview