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The Doctrine Of The Unity Of The Human Race Examined On The Principles Of Science - Softcover

John Bachman

 
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Synopsis

The Doctrine Of The Unity Of The Human Race Examined On The Principles Of Science by John Bachman. This 1850 treatise argues for the unity of the human species, challenging claims that multiple distinct races constitute different species. Bachman surveys evidence from anatomy, physiology, and comparative biology to show that all humans belong to one genus, with varieties arising through climate, domestication, and gradual change rather than the creation of separate species. He critiques hybrid theories and the work of Morton and Agassiz, contending that interbreeding among human populations yields fertile offspring and that animal and plant domestication produce many permanent varieties but not new species. Drawing on observations of skull measurements, dentition, speech, and cognition across races, he asserts a common origin and argues that climate and geography account for variation without necessitating multiple human species. The work concludes by aligning the unity of humanity with Biblical revelation and the benevolence of the Creator, while urging charity and scientific restraint in such debates.

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