The Doctrine Of Evolution : Its Data, Its Principles, Its Speculations, And Its Theistic Bearings (1874)

The Doctrine of Evolution: Its Data, Its Principles, Its Speculations, and Its Theistic Bearings is a book written by Alexander Winchell and published in 1874. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the theory of evolution, covering its data, principles, and speculations. Winchell examines the evidence for evolution, including the fossil record, comparative anatomy, and embryology. He also explores the principles of evolution, such as natural selection and adaptation. In addition, Winchell discusses the speculations surrounding evolution, including the origin of life and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Throughout the book, Winchell argues that evolution is not incompatible with theistic beliefs. He suggests that the theory of evolution can be reconciled with the idea of a divine creator, and that evolution can be seen as a process by which God creates and sustains life on Earth. Overall, The Doctrine of Evolution is an important work in the history of evolutionary theory. It provides a detailed and nuanced exploration of the theory of evolution, as well as a thoughtful discussion of its philosophical implications.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.