Publisher's Synopsis
Nature and Man: Essays Scientific and Philosophical is a book written by William B. Carpenter. The book is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between nature and human beings. The author presents a scientific and philosophical perspective on the subject.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the scientific aspect of the subject. The essays in this section discuss various scientific theories and concepts related to nature and human beings. The author explores topics such as evolution, natural selection, genetics, and the environment.The second part of the book focuses on the philosophical aspect of the subject. The essays in this section explore the relationship between nature and human beings from a philosophical perspective. The author discusses topics such as the meaning of life, the role of human beings in the natural world, and the ethics of human behavior.Overall, Nature and Man: Essays Scientific and Philosophical is a thought-provoking book that provides a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between nature and human beings. The author presents a balanced perspective on the subject, drawing on both scientific and philosophical concepts to provide a deeper understanding of the topic.1889. Contents: Memorial Sketch; Essays: The Method and Aim of the Study of Physiology; The Brain and Its Physiology; The Automatic Execution of Voluntary Movements; The Influence of Suggestion in Modifying and Directing Muscular Movement, Independently of Volition; The Phasis of Force; Man the Interpreter of Nature. Presidential Address at the British Association, Brighton; The Psychology of Belief; The Fallacies of Testimony in Relation to the Supernatural; The Doctrine of Human Automatism; The Limits of Human Automatism; The Deep Sea and its Contents; The Force Behind Nature; Nature and Law; The Doctrine of Evolution in its Relation to Theism; and The Argument from Design in the Organic World. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
