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Huxley was one of the first adherents to Darwin's theory of
evolution by natural selection and advanced its acceptance by
scientists and the public. "Man's Place in Nature" was explicitly
directed against Richard Owen, who had claimed that there were
distinct differences between human brains and those of apes. Huxley
demonstrated that ape and human brains were fundamentally similar
in every anatomical detail, thus applying evolution to the human
race.
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) was one of the most prominent
evolutionists of the late nineteenth century. A close companion of
Charles Darwin, Huxley developed a reputation as "Darwin's Bulldog"
for his relentless defense of evolutionary theory. Huxley was also
an ardent supporter of social reform, particularly in his call for
quality education at all levels. "Evolution and Ethics," widely
considered to be his greatest lecture, distilled a lifetime's
wisdom and sensitive understanding of the nature and needs of
humankind. Arguing that the human psyche is at war with itself,
that humans are alienated in the cosmos, and that moral societies
are necessarily in conflict with the natural conditions of their
existence, Huxley nevertheless saw moral dictates as the key to
future human happiness and success. This new edition features an
introduction by renowned historian and philosopher of biology
Michael Ruse, placing Huxley's lecture in its original context
while showing its even deeper relevance for our own time.
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