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Science From an Easy Chair a Second Series (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sir Ray Lankester

 
9780365238607: Science From an Easy Chair a Second Series (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Science From an Easy Chair invites you to see how science confronts mystery, myths, and everyday wonder.

In this accessible edition, Sir Ray Lankester surveys big questions about life, mind, and the natural world, from the fate of souls to the roots of laughter. The work blends historical ideas with modern biology to show how observation and reason illuminate our place in the living world.

  • Learn how science treats age‑old questions about the soul and existence without resorting to untestable miracles.
  • Explore the origins and social meaning of laughter, and how it helps bind communities.
  • See connections between evolution, anatomy, and everyday phenomena, explained in clear, practical terms.
  • Discover how scientists weigh evidence, handle uncertainty, and distinguish knowledge from wishful thinking.
Ideal for readers who enjoy accessible science writing and curious reflections on how we understand the world.

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