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Darwin and Modern Science

by A. C. Seward (1863–1941)

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"Darwin and Modern Science" by A. C. Seward is a collection of essays commemorating the centenary of Charles Darwin's birth and the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of "The Origin of Species," written in the early 20th century. The work unites contributions from various authors, each addressing different aspects of Darwin's influence and legacy in science, particularly in the fields of biology, philosophy, and the humanities, illuminating the enduring impact of Darwin's ideas on modern scientific thought and research. The opening of the book provides insight into its purpose and the scholarly community's efforts behind it. A preface outlines the ambition to present essays that not only celebrate Darwin's contributions but also reflect on contemporary scientific attitudes towards his theories. The introductory letter by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker highlights the significance of the essays in exploring Darwin's relationship with his predecessors and the evolution of thoughts surrounding natural selection, organic evolution, and the interdisciplinary implications of Darwin's work. Throughout these early chapters, the groundwork is laid for a comprehensive examination of Darwin's lasting impact, setting the stage for deeper discussions in subsequent essays.

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  • Evolution (Biology)
  • Science · History
  • Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882

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I. INTRODUCTORY Letter From Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, O.M., G.C.S.I: C.B., M.D., D.C.L., Ll.D., F.R.S., Etc

The Camp,

near Sunningdale,

January 15, 1909.

Dear Professor Seward,

The publication of a Series of Essays in Commemoration of the century of the birth of Charles Darwin and of the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of "The Origin of Species" is assuredly welcome and is a subject of congratulation to all students of Science.

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Contents

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  1. Preface
  2. I. INTRODUCTORY Letter From Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, O.M., G.C.S.I: C.B., M.D., D.C.L., Ll.D., F.R.S., Etc
  3. II. Darwin's Predecessors. By J. Arthur Thomson
  4. I. The Idea of Selection
  5. II. The Lamarckian Principle
  6. III. Objections to the Theory of Selection
  7. IV. Derivatives of the Theory of Selection
  8. V. Arguments for the Reality of the Processes of Selection: (A) Sexual Selection
  9. I. Different Kinds of Variability
  10. II. External and Internal Causes of Variability
  11. III. Polymorphic Variability in Cereals
  12. V. Heredity and Variation in Modern Lights. By W. Bateson, M.A., F.R.S
  13. VI. The Minute Structure of Cells in Relation to Heredity. By Eduard: Strasburger
  14. VIII. Charles Darwin As an Anthropologist. By Ernst Haeckel
  15. IX. Some Primitive Theories of the Origin of Man
  16. X. The Influence of Darwin on the Study of Animal Embryology. By A: Sedgwick, M.A., F.R.S
  17. I. Animals
  18. II. Plants
  19. I. The Truth of Evolution
  20. II. Phylogeny
  21. III. Natural Selection
  22. XIII. The Influence of Environment on the Forms of Plants. By Georg: Klebs, PH.D
  23. I. The Influence of External Conditions on Form-Production in Single: Species
  24. I. Effect of Environment Upon the Course of Development
  25. II. Influence of Environment on the Transformation of Species
  26. I. Introductory Remarks
  27. II. The Effects of Chemical Agencies: (A) Heterogeneous Hybridisation
  28. III. The Influence of Temperature
  29. IV. The Effects of Light
  30. V. Effects of Gravitation: (A) Experiments on the Egg of the Frog
  31. VI. The Experimental Control of Animal Instincts: (A) Experiments on the Mechanism of Heliotropic Reactions in Animals
  32. VII. Concluding Remarks
  33. Introduction
  34. XVI. Geographical Distribution of Plants. By Sir William Thiselton-Dyer: K.C.M.G., C.I.E. Sc.D., F.R.S
  35. XVII. Geographical Distribution of Animals. By Hans Gadow, M.A., Ph.D: F.R.S
  36. XVIII. Darwin and Geology. By J.W. Judd, C.B., Ll.D., F.R.S
  37. XIX. Darwin's Work on the Movements of Plants. By Francis Darwin
  38. XX. The Biology of Flowers. By K. Goebel, Ph.D
  39. XXI. Mental Factors in Evolution. By C. Lloyd Morgan, LL.D., F.R.S
  40. XXII. The Influence of the Conception of Evolution on Modern Philosophy: By H. Hoffding
  41. XXIII. Darwinism and Sociology. By C. Bougle
  42. XXIV. The Influence of Darwin Upon Religious Thought. By P.N. Waggett: M.a., S.S.J.E
  43. XXV. The Influence of Darwinism on the Study of Religions. By Jane Ellen: Harrison
  44. XXVI. Evolution and the Science of Language. By P. Giles, M.A., LL.D: (Aberdeen)
  45. XXVII. Darwinism and History. By J.B. Bury, Litt.D., LL.D
  46. XXVIII. The Genesis of Double Stars. By Sir George Darwin, K.C.B: F.R.S
  47. XXIX. The Evolution of Matter. By W.C.D. Whetham, M.A., F.R.S

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