Showing results for "Evolution" in Literary History & Criticism

In this witty, fact-packed A-Z, Newman takes the listener on a whirlwind tour from caring, sharing vampire bats to intelligent slime mould; from pacifist baboons to Richard Dawkins wrestling naked with his postman; from the invisibility cloak of the Hawaiian bobtail squid to Francis "DNA" Crick's belief that life on Earth began with alien spaceships.

Christianity is in crisis in the West. The Inkling friend of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, Owen Barfield, analysed why. He developed an account of our spiritual predicament that is radical and illuminating. Barfield realized that the human experience of life shifts fundamentally over periods of cultural time. Our perception of nature, the cosmos, and the divine changes dramatically across history.

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Tarot cards have been around since the Renaissance, and have become increasingly popular in recent years, often due to their prevalence in popular culture. This audiobook is an extensive history of the development and evolution of Tarot, and its place in culture. It begins with an extensive review from its roots as a game, to its supposed connection to ancient Egyptian magic; through its place in secret societies, and to its current use in meditation and psychology.

Eminent British botanist Agnes Arber provides an authoritative history of printed Herbals -- books widely used in early modern Europe to catalogue the uses of different kinds of plants. While Herbals often reflected pre-scientific and magical beliefs about the properties of plants, Arber's work reveals that they were also critical to the early development of botany and medicine as empirical sciences. A classic in the history of science. - Summary by Josh LeachThis show includes AI-generated content.

Fiction: The Evolution of Truth recounts the origin of the word fiction and its true meaning and what this discovery means for us - for readers, writers, and listeners of fiction - today. Fiction: The Evolution of Truth chronicles the forgotten truth and the true meaning of fiction.

Darwin and Evolution Collection is a rotating public-domain audiobook show of science, nature, and outdoor classics. Each episode is a complete book that already found listeners on other Sol Good Media podcasts, gathered here because it fits the collection. New titles move through the feed, so there is always another story waiting. More free classic audiobooks at solgoodmedia.com.This show includes AI-generated content.

A vast, sweeping survey on the origin of creation, its expansion, contraction, maintenance and instructions for humanity in the contexts of 19th century science and ancient texts thousands of years old such as the Puranas, Upanishads, Vedas and Kabbalah.- Summary by CzandraThis show includes AI-generated content.

Join renowned British botanist Agnes Arber as she uncovers the fascinating history of printed Herbals—essential books that documented the myriad uses of plants in early modern Europe. While these texts often mirrored the magical and pre-scientific beliefs of their time, Arbers insightful analysis highlights their essential role in shaping botany and medicine as empirical sciences. A must-listen for anyone interested in the rich interplay between nature, culture, and the evolution of scientific thought. - Summary by Josh Leach

This is the manuscript of Sir William Osler's lectures on the "Evolution of Modern Medicine," delivered at Yale University in 1913. Here, the father of modern clinical medicine provides a brief introduction to the history of medicine from its origin to modern developments, such as the rise of preventive medicine. Originally written for the general public, the classic text is both engaging and informative, especially for those interested in healthcare professions, or medicine and history in general. - Summary by Cao Yuqing

Organic Evolution is a college textbook that describes the mechanism of biological evolution by natural selection. It then explores the evidences for evolution in various animals, including insects, reptiles, birds and humans, mainly from the science of paleontology. (Summary by JoeD)

Every important aspect of human knowledge must be considered in its relation to both space and time. In "Civilization and Climate" the problem of the effect of physical environment upon human progress was discussed in its relation to space. It was shown that the distribution of civilization upon the earth's surface is closely in harmony with the distribution of climatic energy, which appears to be the most important factor in physical environment. In the present volume the same problem is considered in its relation to time. Beginning with the present day we find that from year to year business...

Dr. Andrew Wilson FRSE was a Scottish physiologist and zoologist and lecturer in zoology and comparative anatomy at the University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the late 19th and early 20th century. In the preface of this book, he writes: "...the chief aim of the work is to present in a popular and readily understood form, the chief evidences of the evolution of living beings. In this view, whilst I have been content to assume the reality of that process, I have also endeavoured to marshal the more prominent facts of zoology and botany, which serve to prove ...

A deep dive into the world of Gothic literature's most intriguing characters: Robert Lewis Stevenson’s JEKYLL and HYDE. From Hyde's origins in Victoriana to his many appearances in Literature & graphic novels, fairy tales, and his connection to the Werewolf myth, and Hyde on stage and celluloid from the Silent Era to the Naughties. We also explore Hyde's evolution in language and costuming, and, finally, Dr Henry Jekyll himself. * Rona DeToriani is the author of horror books (latest: "Feral Forever"), and a documentary filmmaker (coming soon: "FANgTASY-The Vampire in the Mirror").

In 2001, Marvel's X-Men comics had just gone through ten years of stagnation. In sharp contrast to the monumental changes Chris Claremont routinely introduced to the characters, the X-Men had become a safe comic afraid to take risks. In an attempt to finally shake things up, Marvel tapped Grant Morrison, writer of JLA and The Invisibles, to reinvent the X-Men for a new generation. And for the first time since Claremont's initial run, Morrison introduced sweeping and controversial changes, the reverberations of which are still being felt to this day. Join hosts Perry Constantine, Oscar Owens, ...

A short history of Ukrainian national aspirations, written by one of the most prominent Ukrainian historians. Published in the early months of World War I. - Summary by Kazbek

Dive into the insightful manuscript of Sir William Oslers lectures on the Evolution of Modern Medicine, delivered at Yale University in 1913. As the father of modern clinical medicine, Osler masterfully guides us through the fascinating history of medicine, tracing its journey from ancient practices to contemporary advancements, including the significant rise of preventive medicine. Written for a general audience, this classic work is both captivating and enlightening, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the realms of healthcare, medicine, and history. - Summary by Cao Yuqing

In this work of comparative religion, ontology and epistemology, Mme. Blavatsky presents science as a belief system of as much value as others in contributing to human knowledge of the seven secret keys to understanding through mathematics and intuition. A comparative study of ancient texts and their commentators over more than three thousand years. (Summary by Czandra)

Ce livre bouscule les fondements de notre compréhension du monde. L'auteur, avec audace, lance un défi aux deux grandes visions qui dominent la pensée humaine : le matérialisme scientifique et le déisme religieux. Il soutient que ni l'une ni l'autre ne peuvent prétendre éclairer notre quête de vérité sans une remise en question profonde. Ce livre explore les zones d'ombre, les spéculations et les croyances infondées qui entachent ces perspectives, soulignant leur incapacité à élucider les mystères de la vie et de la conscience. L'auteur remet en cause l'approche matérialiste ...

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