Last Words on Evolution: A Popular Retrospect and Summary (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel

 
9781330461068: Last Words on Evolution: A Popular Retrospect and Summary (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

In this book, the renowned biologist Ernst Haeckel presents his views on the theory of evolution and challenges the idea of creationism. The book presents a comprehensive overview of evolutionary evidence, drawing from paleontology, comparative anatomy, and embryology to support the theory of evolution. Haeckel argues that all vertebrates, including humans, descended from a single stem and that the theory of evolution is essential for understanding the development of life on Earth. He also discusses the relationship between evolution and religion, arguing that these ideas are not incompatible. This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory of evolution, making it an invaluable resource for students, scientists, and anyone interested in understanding the origins of life.

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Haeckel was Professor of Zoology in Jena, Germany.

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