Pioneers Of Evolution From Augustine To Bacon

Pioneers of Evolution from Augustine to Bacon by Edward Clodd is a comprehensive book that explores the history of evolutionary thought from the early Christian era to the 17th century. The book examines the works of influential thinkers such as St. Augustine, Ibn Khaldun, Leonardo da Vinci, and Francis Bacon, and their contributions to the development of evolutionary theory.The author explores the evolution of ideas about the natural world and how these ideas influenced the development of scientific thought. He also discusses the impact of religious beliefs on the understanding of evolution and how early thinkers reconciled their faith with scientific discoveries.The book is divided into chapters that focus on different periods in history and the key figures who contributed to the development of evolutionary thought. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the works and ideas of the featured thinkers, as well as their influence on later generations of scientists and philosophers.Overall, Pioneers of Evolution from Augustine to Bacon is an insightful and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of evolutionary theory. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of scientific thought.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxley, by Edward Clodd. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100863.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.