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... Darwin , as it meant for his physically and spiritually related successor Charles Darwin , in every case higher evolution . Retrograde steps in nature or in human history were inconceivable to them . Erasmus Darwin's theory , almost ...
... Darwin , as it meant for his physically and spiritually related successor Charles Darwin , in every case higher evolution . Retrograde steps in nature or in human history were inconceivable to them . Erasmus Darwin's theory , almost ...
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... Darwin needed . By taking part in such a journey he would have the best chance of develop- ing his latent capacities . Darwin accepted at once . He thanked Henslow quietly , almost coolly . Henslow felt secretly pleased at this behavior ...
... Darwin needed . By taking part in such a journey he would have the best chance of develop- ing his latent capacities . Darwin accepted at once . He thanked Henslow quietly , almost coolly . Henslow felt secretly pleased at this behavior ...
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... Darwin's very caution was deplored as much in the ranks of his friends as in those of his adversaries . The former had expected him to make a bold profession of faith in descent from the apes . The latter wanted an uncompromis- ing ...
... Darwin's very caution was deplored as much in the ranks of his friends as in those of his adversaries . The former had expected him to make a bold profession of faith in descent from the apes . The latter wanted an uncompromis- ing ...
Contents
Preface | 11 |
The Man Who Classified Nature | 39 |
Links Between Man and Beast | 71 |
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