Thomas H Huxley: 30 books

Edited by his son Leonard, this is an engrossing look at the life of Thomas H. Huxley through his own eloquently written letters. The volume is an invaluable resource for any student of Huxley or the history of zoology. Huxley, an advocate of Darwin’s theory of evolution, made countless lasting contributions to science through his own careful methodology and high standards for research.

Edited by his son Leonard, this is an engrossing look at the life of Thomas H. Huxley through his own eloquently written letters. The volume is an invaluable resource for any student of Huxley or the history of zoology. Huxley, an advocate of Darwin’s theory of evolution, made countless lasting contributions to science through his own careful methodology and high standards for research.

This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. Evidence as to Man’s Place in Nature (1863) has been considered the most important of Thomas Huxley’s Darwinian writings. Despite warnings from friends that publishing an argument in support of evolution could ruin...

A collection of eleven essays and lectures by renowned scientist Thomas H. Huxley, Discourses examines a range of subjects, from the formation of coal and the importance of chalk, to yeast and the deep sea. Huxley’s work helped popularize science in the nineteenth century.

The distinguished zoologist Thomas H. Huxley made occasional forays into philosophy and became influential in the fields of religion and politics. Critiques and Addresses collects thirteen essays on educational, philosophical, and scientific subjects. A talented writer, Huxley’s work was popular in the nineteenth century and is still highly respected today.

Evidence as to Man’s Place in Nature (1863) has been considered the most important of Thomas Huxley’s Darwinian writings. Despite warnings from friends that publishing an argument in support of evolution could ruin his career, it in fact did the opposite. This book did much to facilitate the general...

Thomas Henry Huxley was an English biologist who also became known as Darwin’s Bulldog due to his strong support of Darwin’s theory of evolution.  Huxley wrote an essay on Darwin’s views.  A table of contents is included.

This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. Although dubbed “Darwin’s bulldog,” Thomas Huxley did not think the doctrine of evolution could give us a sense of ethics. He felt an evolutionary account of our origins must take morality quite seriously, and...

Thomas Henry Huxley arguably did more than anyone else to advance acceptance of Darwin’s theories among scientists and the public. A popular lecturer in England, Huxley gave several lectures on evolution in New York, which are gathered here along with an address on the occasion of the opening of the John Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Although dubbed “Darwin’s bulldog,” Thomas Huxley did not think the doctrine of evolution could give us a sense of ethics. He felt an evolutionary account of our origins must take morality quite seriously, and we must build it into our theories about human behavior.  Even today, the attempt to...

Part of the highly respected English Men of Letters series, Thomas H. Huxley’s engaging biography of the Scottish philosopher and author David Hume (1711–1776)—one of the most important figures in the history of modern philosophy—examines his childhood, his enormously popular A History of England, and his landmark philosophical theories. 

Zoologist Thomas H. Huxley was highly influential in developing science education in Great Britain. This collection of essays reflects his thoughts and influence, with essays titled “Educational Value of the Natural History Sciences,” “On Science and Art in Relation to Education,” and “A Liberal Education; and Where to Find It.”

Collected Essays: Volume V by Thomas H. Huxley..

Thomas H. Huxley was one of the first supporters of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, and he did more than any other writer to advance its acceptance among scientists and nonscientists alike. His most famous book, Man’s Place in Nature, published only five years after...