Man's Origin And Destiny: Sketched From The Platform Of The Sciences, In A Course Of Lectures Delivered Before The Lowell Institute In Boston (1868)
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ISBN10: 1165046326
ISBN13: 9781165046324
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165046324
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Man's Origin and Destiny is a book written by J. Peter Lesley, which was first published in 1868. The book is a collection of lectures delivered by the author at the Lowell Institute in Boston. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to the origin and destiny of man, as viewed through the lens of science.Lesley's lectures explore the origins of life on Earth, the development of human beings, and the evolution of human society. He discusses the various theories of evolution and provides evidence to support the idea that humans are descended from earlier forms of life. He also examines the role of science in understanding the world around us and how it can help us to better understand our place in the universe.Throughout the book, Lesley emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry and critical thinking in understanding the world. He argues that we must be willing to question our assumptions and beliefs in order to gain a deeper understanding of the universe and our place within it.Overall, Man's Origin and Destiny is a thought-provoking and informative book that provides a fascinating look at the history of human evolution and the role of science in understanding the world around us.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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