Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews by Thomas Henry Huxley
"Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a collection of essays and speeches written in the late 19th century. The work presents a broad exploration of scientific education, natural knowledge, and social issues, reflecting Huxley's commitment to rational thought and progress. Through these writings, Huxley advocates for an improved understanding of science as a vital tool for societal advancement, emphasizing the importance of education in both natural sciences andmoral values. The opening of this collection features a prefatory letter addressed to a friend, where Huxley expresses his intentions regarding the compilation of his essays and the challenges faced in defending some of his earlier works. He outlines the importance of natural knowledge in preventing societal disasters, using historical examples such as the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London as catalysts for discussion. Huxley argues that the turbulences faced by society are often within human control through the application of scientific understanding, urging a shift in perception regarding the origins of such calamities and the necessity of embracing rational thought for the progress of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 |
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| Title | Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | On the advisableness of improving natural knowledge -- Emancipation, black and white -- A liberal education: and where to find it -- Scientific education: notes of an after-dinner speech -- On the educational value of the natural history sciences -- On the study of zoology -- On the physical basis of life -- The scientific aspects of positivism -- On a piece of chalk -- Geological contemporaneity and persistent types of life -- Geological reform -- The origin of species -- Criticisms on "The origin of species" -- On Descartes' "Discourse touching the method of using one's reason rightly and of seeking scientific truth". |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science |
| Subject | Evolution (Biology) |
| Subject | Science -- Philosophy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16729 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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