“To the mind which looks not to general results in the economy of Nature, the earth may seem to present a scene of perpetual warfare, and incessant carnage: but the more enlarged view, while it regards individuals in their conjoint relations to the general benefit of their own species, and that of other species with which they are associated in the great family of Nature, resolves each apparent case of individual evil, into an example of subserviency to universal good.”
Quote by William Buckland
Work
The Evolution Debate, 1813-1870: Geology and Mineralogy, Considered with Reference to Natural Theology
The book delves into the scientific and theological discussions of the 19th century, examining how the fields of geology and mineralogy contributed to the broader debate on evolution. It provides an in-depth analysis of the period's scientific advancements and their implications for religious beliefs. more
Author
William Buckland
William Buckland, a renowned British geologist, was born on March 12, 1784, and died on August 14, 1856. He was a pioneer in the field of geology, known for his research on fossils and contributions to stratigraphy. more
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