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Huxley, Thomas Henry
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Huxley, T. H. (Thomas Henry)
Collected Essays, Volume V
Science and Christian Tradition: Essays
Prologue (controverted questions, 1892) -- Scientific and pseudo-scientific realism (1887) -- Science and pseudo-science (1887) -- An Episcopal trilogy (1887) -- The value of witness to the miraculous (1889) -- Possibilities and impossibilities (1891) -- Agnosticism (1889) -- Agnosticism: a rejoinder (1889) -- Agnosticism and Christianity (1889) -- The keepers of the herd of swine (1890) -- Illustrations of Mr. Gladstone's controversial methods (1891).
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"Collected Essays, Volume V" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This volume discusses the interplay between science and Christianity, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by scientific inquiry to traditional religious beliefs. Huxley explores the evolution of human understanding of nature and the supernatural, offering critical reflections on biblical texts and the foundations of Christian doctrine. The opening of the collection sets a reflective and somewhat confrontational tone, as Huxley contemplates his life's work in advocating for scientific truth against established beliefs. He addresses the criticisms he has faced from defenders of Christianity and defends his stance on the importance of scientific examination of biblical narratives. Through his personal anecdotes and philosophical musings, he illustrates a journey of intellectual inquiry that leads him to question the validity of long-held religious certainties, while emphasizing a desire for a reasoned approach to discussions on faith and science. This preface introduces readers to Huxley's agnostic viewpoint and sets the stage for the critical essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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