[Chapter X]. The Future Evolution of Man.
- 1. The Problem of Race Regeneration, Ellis.
- 2. Inquiries into Human Faculty, Galton.
- 3. Heredity, Thompson.
- 4. Encyclopedia Britannica, articles, Eugenics, Galton.
[Chapter XI]. Science and the Book.
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- 2. The Origin and Permanent Value of the Old Testament, Skater.
- 3. The Life and Literature of the Ancient Hebrews, Abbott.
- 4. Encyclopedia Britannica, articles, Genesis, Bible (Old Testament Canon).
Review Questions
[Foreword]. 1. What is the purpose of this book?
[Chapter I]. 1. What were some of the theories of the Greek philosophers, and what shadowing of truth was there in their beliefs? 2. What was Lucretius's idea? 3. What were the explanations of Genesis given by St. Augustine and by Thomas Aquinas? 4. What were theories of Descartes, Leibnitz, and Kant? 5. How is the delay of the thought of evolution accounted for? 6. What were the contributions of Linnæus, Buffon, Erasmus, Darwin, Lamarck? 7. What check to progress was made by Cuvier and Agassiz? 8. What phases of evolution were studied by Goethe?
[Chapter II]. 1. Sketch the life of Charles Darwin. 2. What advantages did he derive from the "Beagle" expedition? 3. What is the theory of Natural Selection, and how did Darwin arrive at it? 4. Describe the Wallace and Wilberforce incidents. 5. What has been the progressive attitude toward the Darwinian idea?
[Chapter III]. 1. Explain Heredity as the conservative force of nature. 2. Explain Variation as the progressive tendency in nature. 3. In what ratio is the Multiplication of animals? 4. How does the process of Selection make for the survival of the fittest? 5. What three possibilities are open to animals under a change of environment? 6. What is the history of the English Sparrow in this country, and how is his increase accounted for by his powers of adaptation?
[Chapter IV]. 1. Show how the struggle for existence as affecting food, results in adaptations in the individual. Give illustrations. 2. Do the same for the results of struggle for shelter. 3. What are some of the adjustments resulting from the need of protection from foes?