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Title: On the Relations of Man to the Lower Animals
Note: Reading ease score: 42.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Amy E. Zelmer, and David Widger
Summary: "On the Relations of Man to the Lower Animals" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. The work explores the relationship between humans and other animals, particularly focusing on the anatomical and evolutionary connections that link them, examining how these relationships impact our understanding of humanity's place in nature. The opening of the text outlines Huxley's intention to address fundamental questions regarding humanity's origins and its place within the natural world. He emphasizes the significance of understanding our connection to other species, particularly through the lens of anatomical and physiological science. Huxley begins by discussing the developmental processes common to all living creatures, illustrating how man is evolutionarily tied to animals like the ape. He proposes that to grasp the essence of what it means to be human, one must consider the shared characteristics of humans and animals, thereby challenging traditional notions of human superiority. Huxley's argument builds gradually, inviting readers to reflect critically on deep-seated assumptions about the distinctions that separate humanity from the lower animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
EBook No.: 2932
Published: Nov 1, 2001
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Human beings
Subject: Apes
Subject: Ethnology
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: On the Relations of Man to the Lower Animals
Note: Reading ease score: 42.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Amy E. Zelmer, and David Widger
Summary: "On the Relations of Man to the Lower Animals" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. The work explores the relationship between humans and other animals, particularly focusing on the anatomical and evolutionary connections that link them, examining how these relationships impact our understanding of humanity's place in nature. The opening of the text outlines Huxley's intention to address fundamental questions regarding humanity's origins and its place within the natural world. He emphasizes the significance of understanding our connection to other species, particularly through the lens of anatomical and physiological science. Huxley begins by discussing the developmental processes common to all living creatures, illustrating how man is evolutionarily tied to animals like the ape. He proposes that to grasp the essence of what it means to be human, one must consider the shared characteristics of humans and animals, thereby challenging traditional notions of human superiority. Huxley's argument builds gradually, inviting readers to reflect critically on deep-seated assumptions about the distinctions that separate humanity from the lower animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
EBook No.: 2932
Published: Nov 1, 2001
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Human beings
Subject: Apes
Subject: Ethnology
LoCC: Science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.