Introduction

First published in 1909, this book collects the author’s lectures on the ‘problem of evolution’ and the resultant debate.

Validity of the Theory of Evolution

The first considers the validity of the Theory of Evolution and whether it is in opposition to the Christian view of creation.

Evolution and Philosophical Views

The second examines the assertion that evolution harmonises only with Monism rather than Theism and which of the two views is preferable. It also looks at the popular identification of Darwinism with evolution, if it is scientific and the results this leads to.

Man’s Position in Evolution

The third looks at man’s position in the problem of evolution — whether we are bound to bring in considerations higher than the zoological — and the evidence for our descent from ‘brutes’.