Modern Physical Fatalism And The Doctrine Of Evolution: Including An Examination Of Mr. H. Spencer's First Principles

""Modern Physical Fatalism and the Doctrine of Evolution"" is a book written by Thomas Rawson Birks that examines the relationship between physical determinism and the theory of evolution. The book provides a critical analysis of Herbert Spencer's ""First Principles"" and argues against the idea of fatalism in the natural world. Birks also explores the implications of the doctrine of evolution on theological and philosophical debates, and offers a Christian perspective on the topic. The book is a comprehensive study of the intersection between science and religion, and provides a thorough examination of the philosophical implications of the theory of evolution.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.

Birks was an Anglican clergyman, a fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and served for a time as Edward Bickersteth's curate. A leading evangelical theologian, Birks succeeded F.D. Maurice as the Knightsbridge Professor of Moral Philosophy at Cambridge University in 1872.