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Haeckel's Monism False: An Examination Of The Riddle Of The Universe, The Wonders Of Life, The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science

Haeckel's Monism False: An Examination Of The Riddle Of The Universe, The Wonders Of Life, The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science

Ballard, Frank
McCabe, Joseph

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PhilosophyReligion General General Science

ISBN10: 1425498981
ISBN13: 9781425498986
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 15 2006
Pages: 620
Weight: 1.98
Height: 1.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Haeckel's Monism False: An Examination Of The Riddle Of The Universe, The Wonders Of Life, The Confession Of Faith Of A Man Of Science by Frank Ballard is a critical analysis of the monistic philosophy of Ernst Haeckel, a prominent German biologist and philosopher of the late 19th and early 20th century. The book delves into Haeckel's theories on the origins of life, the nature of the universe, and the role of science in understanding these phenomena. Ballard argues that Haeckel's monism, which posits that all of reality can be explained by a single principle, is flawed and fails to account for the complexity and diversity of the natural world. The book also explores the intersection of science and religion, with Ballard offering his own confession of faith as a scientist who believes in a higher power. Overall, Haeckel's Monism False is a thought-provoking critique of a prominent scientific and philosophical worldview, and a call for a more nuanced and humble approach to understanding the mysteries of the universe.Together With Haeckel�������s Critics Answered. Ernst Haeckel Was Always Quotable, Even When Wrong. Although Best Known For The Statement Ontogeny Recapitulates Phylogeny, He Also Coined Many Words Commonly Used By Biologists Today, Such As Phylum, Phylogeny, And Ecology. On The Other Hand, Haeckel Also Stated That Politics Is Applied Biology, A Quote Used By Nazi Propagandists. The Nazi Party, Rather Unfortunately, Used Not Only Haeckel's Quotes, But Also Haeckel's Justifications For Racism, Nationalism And Social Darwinism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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