The Scientific Evidences of Organic EvolutionMacmillan and Company, 1882 - Всего страниц: 88 |
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... to the grade of their organization . For instance , we cannot say that a wolf is more highly organized than a fox or a jackal ; we can only say that C the specific points wherein it differs from these animals are ORGANIC EVOLUTION . 17.
... to the grade of their organization . For instance , we cannot say that a wolf is more highly organized than a fox or a jackal ; we can only say that C the specific points wherein it differs from these animals are ORGANIC EVOLUTION . 17.
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... highly organized than the others . But of course in many cases , and espe- cially in the cases of the larger divisions , it is often possible to say - The members in this division . are more highly organized than are the members in that ...
... highly organized than the others . But of course in many cases , and espe- cially in the cases of the larger divisions , it is often possible to say - The members in this division . are more highly organized than are the members in that ...
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... highly organized than the other . Now , this tree - like arrangement of specific organisms in nature is an arrangement for which Mr. Darwin is not responsible . I mean that the framing of this natural classification has been the work of ...
... highly organized than the other . Now , this tree - like arrangement of specific organisms in nature is an arrangement for which Mr. Darwin is not responsible . I mean that the framing of this natural classification has been the work of ...
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... highly organised form occurring low down in the geological series.1 On the contrary , there is the best evidence to show that since the first dawn of life in the occurrence of the simplest organisms , until the meridian splendour of ...
... highly organised form occurring low down in the geological series.1 On the contrary , there is the best evidence to show that since the first dawn of life in the occurrence of the simplest organisms , until the meridian splendour of ...
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... tributed to chance . As reasonable beings we must conclude that there has been some definite cause for this extraordinary imitation by the most highly organised being in creation of the next most highly 86 THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCES OF.
... tributed to chance . As reasonable beings we must conclude that there has been some definite cause for this extraordinary imitation by the most highly organised being in creation of the next most highly 86 THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCES OF.
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able adaptive modification adduced anatomical feature apes appear aquatic argument from geology atavus become branches branchiæ cause classification crocodile Darwin Deity descent with adaptive design manifested doctrine of evolution embryology evidence in favour fact favour of organic fication fish five toes fossil species frogs Galapagos Archipelago genera geological hereditary descent highly organised horse hypothesis ideal type instance instincts intelligent design limbs lines of evidence logical mammals natural selection natural theologians newts numberless observed oceanic islands organic evolution organic nature organic types Origin of Species palæontology plants and animals porpoise present quadrumana quadrupeds inhabiting reason resemble rudi rudiment rudimentary salamanders scientific scientific classification special creation theory special creationists special design specially created species of plants specific type supernatural design suppose teleology theory of descent theory of design theory of evolution theory of natural tion transmutation of species typical structures vertebrata vertebrate whale whole
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Стр. 88 - There is grandeur in this view of life, with its several powers, having been originally breathed by the Creator into a few forms or into one; and that, whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being evolved.
Стр. 76 - ... conceivable supposition that every species of Rhinoceros and every species of Hyaena, in the long succession of forms between the Miocene and the present species, was separately constructed out of dust, or out of nothing, by supernatural power; but until I receive distinct evidence of the fact, I refuse to run the risk of insulting any sane man by supposing that he seriously holds such a notion.
Стр. 61 - as the white man's rat has driven away the native rat, so the European fly drives away our own ; and as the clover kills our fern, so will the Maori disappear before the white man himself.
Стр. 49 - A second great fact which strikes us in our general review is, that barriers of any kind, or obstacles to free migration, are related in a close and important manner to the differences between the productions of various regions.
Стр. 39 - Throughout the animal and vegetable kingdoms we constantly meet with organs which are the dwarfed and useless representatives of organs which, in other and allied kinds of animals and plants, are of large size and functional utility. Thus, for instance, the unborn whale has rudimentary teeth, which are never destined to cut the gums ; and we all know that our own rudimentary tail is of no practical service.
Стр. 3 - That is to say, in every generation of every species a great many more individuals are born than can possibly survive; so that there is in consequence a perpetual battle for life going on among all the constituent individuals of any given generation.
Стр. 41 - Now, is it a worthy conception of Deity that, while neglecting to maintain his unity of ideal in the case of nearly all the numerous species of snakes, he should have added a tiny rudiment in the case of the Python— and even in that case should have maintained his ideal very inefficiently, inasmuch as only two limbs, instead of four, are represented...
Стр. 9 - Once admit the glaringly illogical principle that we may assume the operation of higher causes where the operation of lower ones is sufficient to explain the observed phenomena, and all our science and all our philosophy are scattered to the winds. For the Law of Logic which Sir William Hamilton called the Law of Parsimony — or the law which forbids us to assume the operation of higher causes when lower ones are found sufficient to explain the observed effects — this law constitutes the only...
Стр. 69 - which forms the fulcrum when standing or walking, is perhaps the most characteristic peculiarity, in the human structure ;" but in an embryo, about an inch in length. Prof. Wyman found "that the great toe was shorter than the others ; and, instead of being parallel to them, projected at an angle from the side of the foot, thus corresponding with the permanent condition of this part in the quadrumana.
Стр. 38 - ... great departure from the typical form — such as the absence of limbs — without some of the other organs in the body being so far modified as of themselves to indicate, on the supposition of descent with modification, that the animal or plant must have been subject to the modifying influences for a long series of generations. And this combined testimony of a number of organs in the same organism is what the theory of descent would lead us to expect, while the rival theory of design can offer...