The Idea of Development (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Northcote, Philip M.

 
9781330956243: The Idea of Development (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book explores the evolution of the theory of evolution by contrasting it with the ideas of classical philosophies, in particular, the school of thought that emerged from medieval scholasticism. The author argues that the ideas of gradual development and adaptation, which form the basis of Darwin's theory, were not alien to the medieval philosophers. Using the works of leading scholastics such as St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine as a point of reference, the author traces the roots of evolutionary ideas in the medieval era. The book does not stop there, but also delves into the complexities of the evolution debate, acknowledging the gaps in our knowledge and highlighting the ongoing scientific inquiry that continues to grapple with the question of the origins of life.

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