Freedom in Science and Teaching. by Ernst Haeckel

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Author Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919
Commentator Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
Uniform Title Freie wissenschaft und freie lehr. English
Title Freedom in Science and Teaching.
from the German of Ernst Haeckel
Note Reading ease score: 40.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Freedom in Science and Teaching" by Ernst Haeckel is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work consists primarily of a defense of the theory of evolution, responding to critiques made by Rudolf Virchow, which it argues must be freely taught and investigated in educational contexts. Haeckel engages with the notions of scientific freedom and the relationship between science and societal beliefs, making a case for the necessity of unrestricted inquiry in the pursuit of knowledge. At the start of the publication, the author sets the stage for a significant academic dispute with Virchow regarding the doctrine of evolution. In the preface, Haeckel articulates his reluctance to publicly argue against a mentor and esteemed colleague but feels compelled to respond to Virchow's criticisms. He highlights the importance of freedom in scientific exploration and expresses concern over the implications of restricting teaching on evolutionary theories. The subsequent chapters introduce fundamental concepts of evolution and critique opposing views, effectively laying the groundwork for an extensive discourse on the necessity of defending evolution in the face of societal and scientific challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LA: Education: History of education
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Evolution (Biology)
Subject Teaching, Freedom of
Subject Science -- Study and teaching
Subject Virchow, Rudolf Ludwig Karl, 1821-1902. Freiheit der Wissenschaft im modernen Staat
Category Text
EBook-No. 25711
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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